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2020 trailer orders beat 2019 levels
At current production levels, many OEMs could be fully-committed for 2021 production slots.
January 14, 2021
MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse- October 2020
Key findings Carrier optimism continues to rise as the year draws to an end, with the business conditions index rising from 7.1 in September to 7.3 in October. Month-to-month sentiment rose for respondents with up to 100 power units from 6.7 in September to 6.8 in October, while sentiment for respondents from fleets with more […]
December 14, 2020
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CCJ MarketPulse- September 2020
Key findings Carrier sentiment for business conditions continues to track with the economic rebound, up to 7.1 in September 2020 compared to 6.83 in August 2020. Month-to-month sentiment rose for respondents with up to 100 power units from 6.47 in August to 6.7 in September, while sentiment for respondents from fleets with more than 100 […]
November 5, 2020
MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse- August 2020
Key findings: Carrier sentiment for business conditions continue to surge during the COVID shutdown recovery, up to 6.83 in August 2020 compared to 6.35 in July 2020. Month-to-month sentiment rose for respondents with up to 100 power units from 6.24 in July to 6.47 in August, while sentiment for respondents from fleets with more than […]
October 13, 2020
Business
As Amazon issues warehousing blockade, carriers scramble to make sense of early peak season and retail wave
Transportation companies see an increase in e-commerce for physical goods amid record-low inventories as Amazon announces warehouse blockade. Details on CCJ.
October 6, 2020
Business
Man vs. machine: Software battles empty miles and increases revenue
Trucking companies look to offset empty miles and increase profitability with efficient route planning software. Learn more here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 1, 2020
Business
The quest for rates transparency: How carriers can leverage data to come out ahead
Variables that shippers, 3PLs and carriers use for freight rates make it difficult, if not impossible, to price shipments like a commodity. See CCJ for details
July 17, 2020
Business
When the free market and a pandemic collide: Is more oversight needed of trucking rates?
Freight markets have been volatile, but is more rate and cost transparency needed? Read CCJ to see how shippers, 3PLs and carriers are addressing this concern.
July 15, 2020
Business
The freight awakening? Demand roars back to life, though potential ditches lie ahead
Freight demand has crawled back, with load volumes soaring on the spot market. Some predict gains to continue, though key hurdles remain. Details on CCJ.
June 16, 2020
Business
DHL Supply Chain execs discuss ‘whirlwind’ business climate
Truckload and LTL shipments are down. Carriers are furloughing drivers to keep their costs at bay. When will transportation rebound? See CCJ to find out.
June 2, 2020
Business
CCJ Upshift: Trucking economist predicts rapid post-COVID recovery
The second half of 2020 and the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are unknowns, but one noted trucking economist is willing to predict the U.S. economy’s recovery will be more robust and occur more quickly than many might think.
May 27, 2020
Business
Loadsmart, BluJay integration gives shippers instantly bookable truck rates
The integration makes Loadsmart’s real-time, bookable rates appear in BluJay’s Transportation Management application.
April 8, 2020
Business
Cheap diesel likely to undercut freight in oil sector, further depress truck orders
Cheaper diesel helps fleets on operating costs, but cheap oil prices could eat into already-sluggish freight in the oil sector and undercut truck orders.
April 8, 2020
Business
Death of a salesman: New tech, data sources speed rate negotiations
Freight brokers and carriers use new tools and data sources to speed rate negotiations for spot and contract freight. See where the market is headed on CCJ.
April 3, 2020
Business
Delivery carriers ride surging wave of COVID-19 e-commerce
With the coronavirus creating a surge in eCommerce, pickup and delivery companies are working to keep up with demand as well as keep drivers safe. Details here.
March 27, 2020
Business
Bidding on time: New data may change how carriers price freight
Omnitracs plans to create a database of wait times by location where motor carriers can respond to bid requests (RFPs) using time and mileage. Details on CCJ.
March 26, 2020
Business
Indicators: ‘Dramatic highs, lows’ for freight activity and rates in January, says DAT
Spot market truckload rates got off to a strong start in January, says DAT in its monthly Truckload Volume Index report. But rates quickly chilled in the middle of the month, with prices for dry van and refrigerated loads dipping from December — despite increased volumes.
February 18, 2020
MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse- November 2019
Key findings Carrier sentiment for business conditions in November 2019 was 5.4, down from 5.8 in October. Month-to-month sentiment fell sharply for respondents with up to 100 power units from 6.3 in October to 4.9 in November, while sentiment remained steady at 5.6 for respondents from fleets with more than 100 power units. Month-over-month business […]
January 27, 2020
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