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Economic trends: Page 12

Used trucks
'This is a bad year' for used trucks
The first six months of the year haven't been a lot of fun for anyone selling a truck, but some measure of stabilization could be around the corner.
June 9, 2023
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Indicators
Class 8 truck orders reverse negative course
Despite freight volatility, fleet demand for equipment does not appear to be waning.
June 6, 2023
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Economic trends
Will debt ceiling drama be avoided?
The U.S. owes more than $31 trillion. Just like many households have mortgages, car notes and credit cards, the U.S. government also carries debts that allow it to pay for programs and services for Americans.
May 26, 2023
Political battle over debt ceiling
Indicators
Trucking conditions still loose, but rebalancing is underway
ACT Research reported freight volumes, rates and capacity continued to decline in April, but the supply-demand rebalancing has begun. Also: Florida HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme charges; autonomous firm Kodiak adds new VP of Safety.
May 26, 2023
ACT Volumes Index
Indicators
April marked lowest month for truck tonnage since September 2021
ATA's Truck Tonnage Index hit its lowest level in nearly two years in April. Also: FedEx launches new sustainability tracking tool; Digital freight network Convoy joins Volvo autonomous program.
May 25, 2023
ATA Truck Tonnage Index April 2023
Technology
Technology drives major increase in double-brokering scams
Double-brokering scams were up over 100% coming out of the fourth quarter of 2022 and into the first quarter of 2023. Here's how the industry is responding.
May 23, 2023
trailer parked at a warehouse dock
Indicators
Conditions for carriers continued to fall in March
FTR reports lower fuel costs and slightly stronger utilization partially offset a more negative rate environment as spot rates continued to deteriorate. Also: NTTC names annual top driver; ATA seeks industry image award nominations; more.
May 23, 2023
truck at dock
MarketPulse
Rate pressure, operating costs continue to thwart a trucking recovery
Age rather than size dictates the likelihood of carrier failures, says Jason Miller, Michigan State market expert. Watch his trucking prognostication based on a fresh set of data in this month's episode of CCJ MarketPulse.
May 22, 2023
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Economic trends
Roadcheck expected to 'help usher in a new freight cycle'
Dry van rates have declined in nine of the past 10 weeks but this week's Roadcheck likely will prompt an about-face.
May 16, 2023
Semi trucks in traffic
Indicators
Truck orders fall for sixth time in seven months
There still are indications that fleets are requesting equipment, and there has been no notable uptick in cancellations.
May 7, 2023
trucks sitting at a loading dock
MarketPulse
Manufacturing slowdown, interest rates continue to squeeze freight market
Is trucking near the bottom of the soft freight cycle? Michigan State's transportation expert Jason Miller shares his thoughts on this month's episode of CCJ MarketPulse.
April 24, 2023
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Economic trends
ATA: Truck tonnage in March saw biggest monthly decline since April 2020
A 5.4% decline in ATA's seasonally-adjusted Truck Tonnage Index was the largest since the beginning of the pandemic. Also: Recalls hit 45K International trucks, Volvo and Nikola electric trucks, and hundreds of Daimler trucks; Coca-Cola Canada adds EVs.
April 19, 2023
ATA Truck Tonnage Index March 2023
Economic trends
Trucking conditions fell in February with weak freight rates, volume
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell farther into negative territory in February. Also: TuSimple gets 'OK' from international autonomous safety auditor; Penske Truck Leasing opens new Alabama facility; Estes names two new VPs.
April 18, 2023
FTR Trucking Conditions Index February 2023
Economic trends
Truck orders fall for fifth time in six months, sales pace 'unsustainable' in current freight environment
While recent orders have softened, fleets continue to request equipment, and quote activity has been in line with past seasonal behavior.
April 5, 2023
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Economic trends
ACT: Freight cycle likely nearing bottom
ACT Research reported that freight volumes and rates declined in February, but the freight downcycle is closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Teamsters, ABF start work on new deal; Looser capacity decreased shippers' conditions in January; more
March 29, 2023
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index Volumes
Business
'Get ready to compete': New rail behemoth sets sights on trucking
Canada Pacific's merger with Kansas City Southern promises to take 64,000 truckloads off the road each year, and the Biden admin will likely hold them to that. The new rail behemoth is very clearly coming for trucking, but can the industry take it?
March 23, 2023
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Economic trends
Trucking conditions improved in January, but downswing expected
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index improved from December to January, but the firm expects negative conditions into the third quarter of 2024. Also: Truck tonnage was up in February; R+L Carriers founder passes away; more.
March 22, 2023
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Economic trends
Truck orders climb for the first time in five months
Order activity over the last six months has been strong and annualizes to 413,000 units.
March 7, 2023
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