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Economic trends: Page 33

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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Business
Fuel prices continue recent slide
According to the latest report from the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices are continuing to dip. Get more details on the DOE report right here on CCJ.
November 28, 2018
Business
Conditions for shippers improve as market regains balance
Overall conditions are still not favorable for shippers, but FTR predicts conditions to steadily moderate in 2019. More information here on CCJ.
November 27, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Truck tonnage rebounded in October
Rebounding after a dip in August and a flat September, October tonnage increased 6.3 percent and compared to October 2017, tonnage was up 9.5 percent.
November 22, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices fall 3.5 cents
The decrease is the fifth week in a row that diesel prices have fallen nationwide with the cheapest beinf found in the Gulf Coast region.
November 20, 2018
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Business
Trailer orders in October ‘tremendous,’ says FTR, as fleets prep for 2019
According to data from FTR, October trailer order numbers are 'tremendous ' as trailer manufacturers are already taking orders for next year. Learn more on CCJ.
November 13, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices dip for fourth straight week
According to a Department of Energy report, the nation's diesel average fuel price dropped for the fourth straight week. Get info on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 13, 2018
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Business
Indicators: ‘Trucking conditions’ skid to 12-month low, expected to climb through year’s end
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index report shows trucking conditions dipped to lowest point in a year in the month of September. More on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 12, 2018
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Business
Flatbed rates take a tumble on spot market, while reefer and van hold
While flatbed rates fell 16 cents in the month, reefer and dry van spot markets were nearly unchanged in October from September. Details here on CCJ.
November 6, 2018
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Business
With another surge in October, truck orders total a whopping 500K over past 12 months
Truck orders over the past 12 months now total 504,000 with preliminary orders hitting 43,000 in October, according to FTR. More information here on CCJ.
November 6, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices dip across U.S.
Prices during the week fell in all regions with the largest decrease being seen in the West Coast less California region, followed by the Midwest region.
November 5, 2018
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Business
Trucking added another 2,400 jobs in October
According to a recent report from the Department of Labor, the trucking industry added another 2,400 jobs in the month of October. Learn more here on CCJ.
November 5, 2018
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Business
Diesel’s national average drops by 2.5 cents
Prices fell in all regions during the week with the most significant decrease being seen in the Lower Atlantic region. More info on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 31, 2018
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Business
Indicators: ‘Shippers Conditions’ improve slightly as capacity crunch eases
According to the Shippers Conditions Index report from FTR, tight trucking capacity easing up is allowing shippers to experience some relief. More news on CCJ.
October 25, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage skids for second straight month; nat gas truck sales slide
Despite two straight months of tonnage declines, tonnage is still up 7 % year to date compared to the same period last year.
October 23, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices drop for first time in two months
Prices fell in most regions with the most significant increase being seen in the Gulf Coast region, which dropped by 2 cents. Details here on CCJ.
October 22, 2018
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Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
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Business
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