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Business
Despite year-end lull, truck tonnage surged in 2018
According to the American Trucking Associations' monthly Truck Tonnage Index, freight carried by for-hire truckers rose in 2018. Learn more on CCJ.
January 23, 2019
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Business
Diesel hits lowest price in over a year
The Department of Energy's latest numbers indicate U.S. diesel fuel prices are the lowest since 2017. Get more details about diesel fuel prices on CCJ.
January 23, 2019
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January 21, 2019
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Business
U.S. diesel average dips below $3
Prices fell in all regions across the U.S. during the most recent week with the most significant decrease being seen in California, which saw a 6.3-cent drop.
January 15, 2019
Business
Trucking conditions rebound, but expected to weaken later this year
Trucking conditions for trucking companies improved in the month of November, according to FTR's Trucking Conditions Index report. Get more details here on CCJ.
January 11, 2019
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Business
FTR: Freight demand fundamentals stable to start 2019
Despite rising concern in recent weeks about the U.S. economy’s footing, FTR says the fundamentals for freight demand in 2019 remain mostly positive.
January 10, 2019
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Business
Diesel prices fall for 12th consecutive week
Prices fell in all regions across the US with the most significant decrease being seen in the West Coast less California region, which saw a 6.6-cent decrease.
January 7, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Driver turnover rates slipped in third quarter
According to the American Trucking Associations, truck driver turnover rate fell to 87% in the third quarter of 2018. Learn more here on CCJ.
January 3, 2019
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Business
Reefer rates dipped in December as flatbed, van tick slightly upward
Reefer rates went down as van and flatbed spot market rates rose at the end of 2018. More on December's 2018 spot market here on CCJ.
January 2, 2019
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage gains in 2018 could be strongest in 20 years, conditions for shippers gain momentum
Climbing four-tenths of a percent from October. Moreover, year-over-year compared to November 2017, tonnage was up 7.6 percent.
December 18, 2018
December 2018 tonnage for release
Business
Diesel prices decline for ninth straight week
The cost of diesel fuel has dropped for the ninth consecutive week according to the Department of Energy. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
December 18, 2018
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Business
Trucking conditions slump for second straight month
FTR‘s Trucking Conditions Index report shows that market conditions for trucking companies slipped again in the month of October. Get more details here on CCJ.
December 17, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Spot market slides in ‘month of high volatility’ in November
According to DAT, spot market freight volume in November slipped from October and 24 percent year over year. Get more details on the numbers here on CCJ.
December 14, 2018
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Business
Diesel falls to lowest price since April
According to a recent report from the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices continued to fall during the week ending December 10. Get more details here.
December 11, 2018
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Business
Trucking employment swings upward in November after October dip
According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the trucking industry added 4,500 jobs November following the drop that took place in October.
December 10, 2018
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Business
Truck orders dipped in November, build backlog remains at record
FTR says that this dip was expected and that the backlog remains at a record volume and few build slots remain for 2019. More information here.
December 6, 2018
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Business
Reefer rates spiked in November as flatbed, van dipped
According to data from Truckstop.com, per-mile flatbed rates on the spot market continued to fall off in the month of November. Get more details here on CCJ.
December 4, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices hit seven-month low
According to a recent report from the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices have officially hit a seven month low. More details on the report here on CCJ.
December 4, 2018
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