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Regulations
New Jersey again takes the top spot for trucking bottlenecks
As traffic rebounded from years prior, average rush hour truck speeds fell 11% in 2021.
February 9, 2022
Traffic in New Jersey
Economic trends
Volumes dipped in fourth quarter while rates jumped
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed a year-over-year decrease in freight volume and a significant increase in shipping costs in the fourth quarter of 2021. Also: Knight-Swift subsidiary adds "Supply Chain Disruption Compensation" for drivers.
January 27, 2022
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index showed a year-over-year decrease in shipments in the fourth quarter, coupled with a significant increase in truck shipment costs.
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Economic trends
Trucking conditions bounced back strong for carriers in November
FMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees. Also: FMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees.
January 25, 2022
FTR November 2021 TCI
Economic trends
Spot van rate hits $3 milestone in December
National average truckload spot van and reefer rates increased for the seventh consecutive month in December.
January 20, 2022
Reefer Trailers
Economic trends
Labor now the 'number one' inhibitor of sagging trailer production
At least one OEM is offering $1,000 sign-on bonuses for all factory workers.
January 12, 2022
Reefer Trailers Several
Economic trends
Despite ongoing production woes, truck orders hit 365,000 units last year
Carriers have freight to haul and funds available for new trucks, but OEMs can’t build enough.
January 11, 2022
Mack assembly line
Business
What do trucking conditions look like in 2022? Expert: 'Continued strength in demand'
Jim Nicholson, vice president of operations at Loadsmart (and a former Schneider executive) says the first half of 2022 will be strong, "but there's question marks" beyond that.
January 6, 2022
Truck Backing Dock
Economic trends
Trailer orders bounce back as confidence in managing backlog grows
Excluding September, the industry has had an average 1.0% cancel rate on trailer orders since May.
December 22, 2021
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Economic trends
Freight tonnage set to grow nearly 30% over the next decade
ATA expects truck tonnage to grow overall, but trucking's share of freight tonnage to dip.
December 20, 2021
truck and van on the highway
Economic trends
More spot loads moving as capacity loosens
The Port of Houston is a good place to find freight right now.
December 15, 2021
Semi driving on road
Economic trends
Trucking conditions hit lowest point since July 2020
Rising fuel prices were the biggest reason for the decline, FTR said, as freight rates, volume and utilization remained strong. Also: EPA administrator test drives electric Volvo, Mack trucks; Certain Kenworths, Peterbilts recalled; more.
December 14, 2021
FTR Trucking Conditions Index October 2021
Economic trends
Get ready for a historic boom in the freight industry: Top economist
Semiconductor shortage? Runaway inflation? Driver shortage? Supply chain nightmares? All these issues are simply growing pains of an economy readying for a historic boom, Donald Broughton told CCJ.
December 13, 2021
2021 Ccj Ss 189
Economic trends
November truck orders hit 26-year low
October data showed the Class 8 backlog was nearly 281,000 units and at October’s build rate the backlog-to-build ratio was 14.6 months.
December 7, 2021
Truck Assembly Line
Business
Trucks moved less tonnage in pandemic-hampered 2020, women trucker count hit all-time high
Trucking moved 10.23B tons of freight in 2020, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends 2021. Also: Shipper Conditions stand pat; Paccar Financial launches used truck site; Michelin raising tire prices.
December 3, 2021
Trucks moved 10.23 billion tons of freight in 2020, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends 2021, a tonnage that's down from 11.84 billion tons the previous year.
Economic trends
Trucking volumes, pricing fell in October while driver availability improved
ACT Research's monthly For-Hire Trucking Index showed an increase in driver availability. Also: Peterbilt deploying augmented reality tools to service techs; Aon, CarrierHQ partner for Last Mile Delivery insurance offering.
December 1, 2021
ACT Research driver availabiity
Economic trends
Trailer orders slide as ongoing material, labor shortage hamper build rates
Trailer OEMs are rolling unbuilt 2021 orders into 2022 and filling any gaps with new orders.
November 28, 2021
truck backing into loading dock
Economic trends
What to expect with diesel prices in the coming months
Depending on the severity of the upcoming winter, diesel prices could continue to increase for the next few months. Prices are expected to fall in 2022, however, as refineries increase production.
November 18, 2021
Diesel fuel pump displaying price
Economic trends
FTR: Trucking conditions for carriers improved in September
Freight rates strengthened in September, while volume and capacity utilization dipped slightly. Also: Two sentenced in HHG moving scheme; Twelve carriers set to participate in Wreaths Across America convoy to Arlington National Cemetery.
November 18, 2021
FTR Trucking Conditions Index September 2021
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