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Economic trends: Page 35

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
Business
Indicators: Freight volume dipped in July with seasonal trends, rates still up ’25-30 percent’ year over year
After an all-time high in June, freight availability in July dipped "sharply," stated the DAT's monthly Freight Index. Truckload freight volume on the spot market fell 29% from the month prior.
August 13, 2018
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Business
FTR breaks down record-high truck orders — and why they won’t affect capacity anytime soon
Class 8 truck orders from the past 12 months totaled 445,000, as fleets hustle to find breathing room amid the industry's record-tight capacity. Get details.
August 9, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices barely budge in most recent week
According to the Department of Energy, fuel prices held flat again. Price fell by just three-tenths of a cent. Click to read all about this here.
August 6, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Spot rates dip slightly from June’s record highs, trucking employment ticks up
Spot market rates dip in July from their June record high, but rates in all three major segments are still moving well above their per-mile averages year over year.
August 6, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices mostly unchanged in last week
According to the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices have hardly changed at all from last week. Check out the numbers here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 31, 2018
Business
Indicators: Tight truck market holds ‘shippers conditions’ near all-time low
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index report shows market conditions for shippers are near an all-time low. More details on the report on Commercial Carrier Journal.
July 30, 2018
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Business
Federal Reserve report highlights driver shortage as economic holdback
Despite the growing economy, the truck driver shortage tariff situation is concerning to manufacturers. Get the latest details and fleet industry news on CCJ.
July 27, 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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