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Economic trends
FTR: Slow, steady stability in store
“Stability is important because you can plan your costs better, and we have been in a very stable spot rate environment.”
June 13, 2024
Indicators
Pre-buy and demand for equipment in Mexico likely influenced Class 8 truck orders bump in May
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders were above recent demand trends, according to ACT and FTR.
June 6, 2024
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Indicators
Private fleet expansion keeping for-hire recovery suppressed
Overcapacity in the carrier market played a significant role in prolonged downturn in freight industry.
June 5, 2024
Economic trends
Study highlights cost of underutilized truckload space and inefficiencies in LTL shipping
One out of every four truckloads last year were moving completely empty, posing a major economic and environmental issue.
May 30, 2024
Economic trends
Survey shows owner-operators and small fleets optimistic about demand
Carriers in the truckload spot market has improved in the first quarter of the year, but some concerns remain.
May 28, 2024
Business
With a potential increase of cargo theft amid Memorial Day, experts offer mitigation insights
Keeping in mind the basics and being aware of technological advances can help fleets alleviate the potential of cargo theft.
May 24, 2024
Economic trends
Truck tonnage continued to fall in April
ATA reported the 14th straight year-over-year decline in freight hauled by trucks. Also: Covenant looks to allow pre-CDL drivers to operate after passing skills test; Estes opens another former Yellow terminal.
May 23, 2024
Business
Trailer orders indicates a 'year of transition,' forecast affected by overcapacity
EPA’s 2027 regulations, US and Mexico presidential elections, and interest rates are factors to watch closely that could impact market activity.
May 18, 2024
Business
Surge of cargo theft is 'hitting us like lightning,' experts say
The rise of cargo theft has become a significant issue for the logistics industry, with the scale and scope skyrocketing at an alarming level.
May 17, 2024
Business
Fleets’ earnings reveal market keeps getting weaker
The bleak freight market continues to take its toll on carriers, with fleets noting soft rates, low volumes, overcapacity and extreme weather.
May 15, 2024
Business
Growth in freight market hasn’t turned a corner, FTR analysts say
While analysts aren’t seeing growth on rates and loads, they also aren’t seeing major declines.
May 10, 2024
Economic trends
Class 8 orders align with reserved expectations
With low demand, excess capacity and poor profitability for carriers and truck buyers alike, the results are in line with what was expected given the conditions.
May 9, 2024
Economic trends
Produce volumes not promising, says analyst
Fluctuations in Florida, Mexico and California can impact the market.
May 9, 2024
Economic trends
Truck freight market data highlighted decline in shipment and spending
Overcapacity, bad weather and weaker retail sales impacted the truck freight market.
May 3, 2024
Business
Carrier failures have "declined mostly steadily, but they are still higher than seen before the pandemic"
Even with the large number of carrier failures, the market still has 94,000 more for-hire carriers than it did immediately before the pandemic.
April 25, 2024
Indicators
Truck tonnage ticked down in March
ATA's Truck Tonnage Index saw a 2% decrease from February to March, representing a 1% year-over-year decrease. Also: Senators call on NHTSA for regs on automated driving systems; Service One Transportation renews SmartWay partnership.
April 24, 2024
Economic trends
Agility, data modeling will drive fleet business and sustainability success
Heavy duty fleet executives are cautiously optimistic about the current year and how it may shape up for their organizations.
April 23, 2024
Economic trends
Order activity for trailers drop in March, says analysts
When fleets are not profitable, their capacity or willingness to invest in equipment is “muted,” ACT said.
April 22, 2024
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