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Economic trends
Why making trucks is like catching knuckleballs
How many times in the last few years have you read that the “market is recovering?” Sage prognosticators have had a tough time accurately forecasting the truck market.
March 1, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer net orders show year-over-year growth, but long-term demand remains weak
Trailer orders saw year-over-year growth, but overall demand remains uncertain as production stays low, backlogs rise, and market challenges create volatility.
February 24, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Business
Cross-border freight faces uncertainty amid looming tariffs
While the potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada can create short-term demand spikes in cross-border freight, analysts warn of trade route shifts, supply chain disruptions and prolonged volatility.
February 24, 2025
Economic trends
Trucking market remains stable, but recovery is slow amid tariff uncertainty
Analysts weigh in on rates, demand, and industry growth as tariff concerns create uncertainty.
February 17, 2025
Business
Tariff plans could disrupt truck production and pre-buying activity
While tariffs can trigger short-term pre-buying activity as fleets attempt to avoid cost increases, they also create market instability.
February 7, 2025
Economic trends
What looming tariffs mean for carriers and consumers
U.S. motor carriers are exposed to the fallout of tariffs even if cross-border isn’t part of their business.
February 6, 2025
Economic trends
Looming tariff threat hampering new truck orders
Truck orders fell sharply in January as market conditions put pressure on demand. Despite the decline, year-over-year orders remain slightly higher.
February 5, 2025
Business
ATA forecasts growth after two years of decline
ATA projects growth in the industry after a period of decline.
January 21, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer orders grow in December, but 2024 total drops amid weak market
Despite recent growth in trailer net orders, analysts predict continued sluggish trailer demand into early 2025.
January 21, 2025
Business
Trucking jobs market suggests stability, as December data signals slow recovery
The trucking industry is showing signs of job market stabilization, with BLS data revealing modest loss and steady unemployment rates.
January 17, 2025
Business
Freight environment signals hope, but policy shifts bring risks
Industry analysts weigh in on how shifting market conditions could impact freight demand, rates, and carrier stability.
January 15, 2025
Economic trends
Freight market poised for gradual growth in 2025 amid economic shifts, analysts say
Steady economic recovery and improving truck utilization drive steady growth, though persistent inflation and potential tariffs pose challenges.
January 14, 2025
Economic trends
Is a meaningful freight recovery inbound this year?
Pinpointing the freight recovery bounce isn’t any easier this year than last.
January 10, 2025
Business
One week per year wasted sitting in traffic, study finds
Congestion resulted in drivers losing an average of 43 hours to traffic jams in 2024 – more than four billion hours lost nationwide and costing $74 billion.
January 9, 2025
Economic trends
Truck orders in 2024 better than 2023 levels
Net orders remained relatively strong for what is typically a slower month, reflecting positive momentum into the new year.
January 8, 2025
Economic trends
How healthy is the used truck market going into 2025?
How the used truck market changed this year, and what it will look like next year.
December 24, 2024
Economic trends
November trailer orders see uptick but sustainability remains uncertain amid demand outlook
Trailer net orders showed a promising uptick, but analysts caution against calling it a trend.
December 20, 2024
Indicators
How freight rates, capacity, fuel impacted market conditions in September
According to FTR, the market was down for carriers, while it improved for shippers during the month. Also: Drug testing firm to begin training for oral fluid specimen collection; Estes unveils diabetes awareness trailer wrap.
November 28, 2024
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