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Economic trends: Page 28

Business
With few open build slots, Class 8 truck orders limited again in April
North American Class 8 truck orders for April 2019 were down 52% below April 2018, marking the lowest Class 8 truck orders since April 2016. Details on CCJ.
May 7, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices held flat last week amid upward trend
During the most recent week, prices fell in some regions while rising in others. The most significant decrease was seen in the Gulf Coast, where prices dropped by 1.2 cents. The most significant increase was seen in California, where prices jumped by 6.2 cents.
May 7, 2019
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Indicators: Rates buck seasonal trend in downward drift, trucking employment flat
Generally, the trucking industry spot market sees an upward trend in April; however, April 2019 saw rates drop and trucking employment stall. Details on CCJ.
May 3, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices up 15 cents so far in 2019
According to a recent report from the Dept. of Energy, diesel fuel prices saw an uptick of an average of 2.2 cents during the most recent week. Learn more here.
April 30, 2019
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Business
Fuel costs, settling rates keep Shippers Conditions in neutral range
FTR says shippers conditions will improve through most of the year before entering a neutral range again, with freight rates expected to drop and  fuel costs expected to remain stable.
April 29, 2019
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Business
Kenworth breaks ground on $140 million paint facility, prepares for future growth
The Kenworth paint facility will use the latest paint technology and environmental controls at its $140 million facility. More about the new facility on CCJ.
April 25, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Truck tonnage up year over year despite recent dips
The American Trucking Associations’ monthly Truck Tonnage Index dropped slightly in March, but numbers are up from this time last year. Learn more on CCJ.
April 23, 2019
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Business
Indicators: ‘Trucking Conditions’ retreat as freight demand sags
According to FTR's latest index report, market conditions for trucking companies continued to sour during the month of February. Get more information on CCJ.
April 23, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices continue climbing
Diesel fuel prices are on a three-week climb, jumping nearly 7 cents since the beginning of April. Read more on this at Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 23, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Freight volume climbs, rates stagnant
Spot market freight volume in the three major truckload segments spiked in the month of March. Get more details on the freight indicators report here on CCJ.
April 18, 2019
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Business
Western U.S. sees significant diesel price increase
According to a recent report from the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices are showing a significant increase in the western United States. More on CCJ.
April 16, 2019
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April 10, 2019
Business
Diesel prices tick up to highest mark of 2019
Average diesel prices across the U.S. increased by 1.5 cent. The increase brings prices to their highest mark since mid-December.
April 10, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Trucking employment dips for the first time in a year, spot rates flat
March's 1,200 trucking job decline was the first month-to-month drop since April 2018 and only the second in the past 19 months. Per-mile rates on the spot market were a mixed bag.
April 8, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices stagnant across U.S.
The Department of Energy recently reported that diesel fuel prices have remained stagnant. More on the Department of Energy's diesel fuel price report on CCJ.
April 2, 2019
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Business
Shippers Conditions point to market balance, says FTR
Though the Shippers Conditions Index was slightly weaker in January than December, the index reading remained in positive territory. More here on CCJ.
March 27, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices hit 2019 high mark
According to the Department of Energy’s weekly report, the national average price for diesel fuel hit a new high for 2019 during the most recent week.
March 26, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Trailer orders ‘resilient’ despite economic slowdown, truck tonnage flat
The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index details the measure of the amount of truck freight moved by for-hire carriers. Details here on CCJ.
March 19, 2019
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