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Economic trends: Page 34

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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Business
Indicators: Spot market rates soften some after historic summer run
According to rates data from Truckstop.com, rates on the spot market tumbled in August in all three major truckload segments. Get more information here on CCJ.
September 4, 2018
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Business
Indicators: ‘Shippers Conditions’ indicate slight ease in capacity constraints
FTR says there are Signs of stability coming into the market for drivers, capacity & rates. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
August 28, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices tick upward, still hang flat through summer
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is $3.226. The increase keeps diesel above the $3.20 mark, which prices have been hovering above since May.
August 27, 2018
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Business
Analyst: With truck orders booming and build backlog bulging, fleets should get used to waiting for new trucks
ACT Research analysts suggest that the best stretch in truck order history will likely continue through 2018 and well into 2019. Get more details here on CCJ.
August 25, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage climbs in July, with strong year-over-year gains
The freight amount moved by the for-hire trucking industry in July, as measured by the ATA monthly Truck Tonnage Index, rose 1.9 % from June. Get details here.
August 23, 2018
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Business
New Mack chief talks market, Anthem and uptime
Three months into his tenure as president of Mack Trucks and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board, Martin Weissburg sat down with trucking media for the first time since taking the helm of the 118-year-old company. Weissburg, who replaces the retiring Dennis Slagle as Mack’s chief, previously served as president and CEO of Mack […]
August 21, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices drop a penny
The small in diesel fuel drops prices to their lowest point since early May, during the week ending May 7. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
August 20, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices remain in summer holding pattern
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.217, the lowest its been since the end of June. Learn all about this at Commercial Carrier Journal
August 13, 2018
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Technology
Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
The court's rulings pause the implementation of the surcharge and allow Bestpass by Fleetworthy and PrePass to continue their participation in NYSTA’s existing Standard Commercial Charge Account program while the court reviews legal and procedural issues related to the authority's newly established program.
Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
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