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Economic trends: Page 32

Business
Diesel prices hold in most recent week
According to the Department of Energy's weekly report, diesel fuel prices hold steady for the week of January 21-28, 2019. Get the details on CCJ.
January 28, 2019
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Business
Conditions for shippers inch into positive territory as market regains balance
With recent softening of truckload rates and lower fuel prices, market conditions seem to be improving for shippers according to FTR's Shipper Conditions Index.
January 28, 2019
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Business
Demand for Class 8 trucks still strong, says ACT
ACT Research says the recent slump in Class 8 truck orders isn't an indication that the fundamentals that underpin heavy vehicle demand are faltering. Read more.
January 24, 2019
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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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CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Suddath’s tech moves the conversation beyond labor, truck rates
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based moving and storage company developed unique visibility tools that give it an edge in its industry segment. Details on CCJ.
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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Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.
Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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