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Economic trends: Page 32

Business
Diesel prices jump 7 cents nationally
According to data from the Dept. of Energy, this 7-cent increase in diesel fuel prices marks the largest single-week change since last year and is a 2018 high.
October 10, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Trucking employment continued months-long rally in September
The trucking industry added thousands of more jobs in the month of September, according to data from the Dept. of Labor. Get more information right here on CCJ.
October 8, 2018
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Driver turnover rate surged again in second quarter to three-year high
The turnover rate at large trucking carriers jumped again in Q2 of 2018, climbing 4 percent to an annualized rate of 98 percent. More information here on CCJ.
October 3, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices hit nearly 4-year high
According to numbers from the DOE, a 4.2-cent increase in the average diesel fuel price pushed the national average to its highest point in almost four years.
October 1, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Spot market rates continued to moderate in September
According to Truckstop.com, rates on the spot market continued to ease in September after their historic run-up in the first half of the year. Details on CCJ.
October 1, 2018
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Business
‘Shippers Conditions’ remain negative with peak shipping season ahead
Tight capacity and rising rates have hampered the sector over the past year. However, says FTR, the index could moderate slightly over the next year. Learn more
September 26, 2018
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Business
Diesel’s flat trend continues
Diesel fuel prices hold flat for week ending Sept. 24, according to weekly numbers from the Department of Energy. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 25, 2018
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Business
Indicators: ‘Trucking Conditions’ hit second-best mark, signaling strong market for carriers
FTR says July's reading signals a pro-carrier environment. Key freight-generating sectors -- manufacturing, construction and retail -- remain strong.
September 24, 2018
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Business
Trailer orders continued hot streak in August, up 141 percent year over year
FTR says August trailers orders outperformed expectations. This is the second consecutive month of higher than anticipated trailer orders, Get details here.
September 19, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage dipped slightly in August, still up year over year
Truck tonnage shows a slight dip in the month of August; however, tonnage is still up from this time last year in 2017. Get more information here on CCJ.
September 18, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices inch upward
The one penny increase brings the average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel to $3.268. Fuel prices have moved between $3.20 and $3.30 since mid-May.
September 18, 2018
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Business
FTR forecasts truck, trailer orders to remain ‘historically high’ through 2019
Class 8 truck orders soared to record highs in response to the trucking industry’s capacity and other factors. FTR sees no signs of things slowing down in 2019.
September 14, 2018
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MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse- July 2018
Here are the key findings from the July 2018 CCJ MarketPulse survey: Carrier sentiment for business conditions in July 2018 was 7.57, down from an all-time high of 7.68 in June 2018. Month-to-month sentiment rose slightly for respondents with up to 100 power units from 7.13 to 7.2, while sentiment dropped from 7.87 to 7.69 […]
September 13, 2018
Business
Trucking’s ‘year of upheaval’ — ELDs, economic growth force industry shifts
The FTR Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana covered everything that has impacted the trucking industry this year. See how the industry has shifted on CCJ.
September 12, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Spot market freight slipped in August amid seasonal lull
According to DAT's North American Freight Index, spot market freight dropped for the second straight month in August. Details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 12, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices holding flat
According to the Department of Energy, the report for diesel fuel prices shows that prices were mostly unchanged from last week. Get more details here on CCJ.
September 11, 2018
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Business
Indicators: ATA projects continued growth for truck freight; trucking employment continued momentum in Aug.
The American Trucking Association predicts truck freight volume to grow significantly over the next decade. Learn more on the projected forecast numbers here.
September 7, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices hit summer high mark
The week of September 3 saw the biggest week over week change since the end of June, with a jump of 2.6 cents, according to the latest Department of Energy numbers.
September 5, 2018
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