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Economic trends: Page 37

Business
Diesel prices continue spring upswing
Another increase in diesel fuel prices during the week ending May 7 marks the seventh consecutive week prices have risen across the country. Read more here.
May 7, 2018
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Business
Trucking employment slumped in April
According to a report from the Department of Labor, the trucking industry dropped over 5,000 jobs in April. Details on the report on Commercial Carrier Journal.
May 7, 2018
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Rates regained momentum in April, surge into spring
According to a report from Truckstop.com, per-mile rates on dry van, reefer and flatbed surged for the month of April. Get more details on the data on CCJ.
May 1, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices rise to highest mark since 2014
Another weekly increase in diesel fuel prices has driven prices to their highest point since the end of 2014, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
May 1, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Strong freight economy has shippers ‘in the throes of pro-carrier environment’
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index report shows that conditions for shippers remain in unfavorable territory. Get more details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 30, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage slumped slightly again in March, still up year over year
According to an American Trucking Associations report, truck freight tonnage dipped for the second consecutive month in March. Get more details here on CCJ.
April 24, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices continue to climb
According to numbers from the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices continued their month-long climb in April. Learn more on Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 23, 2018
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Business
Trailer orders dip from historic January and February, remain strong
Despite a dip in historical trailer orders from the months of January and February, March's trailer orders are the highest they've been since 2014. More on CCJ!
April 19, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Conditions for carriers ‘best ever’ says FTR
FTR's monthly Trucking Conditions Index reached an all-time high reading in the month of February. Get all the details on carrier conditions right now on CCJ!
April 18, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices soar to three-year high
A 6.1-cent jump in diesel fuel prices across the country during the week ending April 16 have diesel at its highest point of 2018. Read all about this here.
April 17, 2018
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Business
Fuel prices hold after recent upswing
According to a Department of Energy report, diesel fuel prices remained flat during the most recent week. Get more details here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 10, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Trucking employment surged again in March
Employment in the trucking industry surged in March as March’s employment gains followed a similar pattern in February. More info on Commercial Carrier Journal!
April 6, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Flatbed rates soar as spring freight season comes on, reefer and van hold strong
According to Truckstop.com, rates on the spot market remain strong as flatbed soars to its highest per-mile average in years. Get more details here on CCJ!
April 3, 2018
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Business
Spring brings higher diesel prices
Diesel fuel prices are rising with the temperatures coming into the Spring season. Get more information on the diesel fuel spike on Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 3, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices jump back above $3 mark
Diesel fuel prices climbed back above the $3 per gallon mark during the week of March 26 with a 3.8-cent hike, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
March 26, 2018
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Business
FTR: Capacity and rates put carriers in ‘dominant position’
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for January again showed an upward trajectory for market conditions for truck fleets, reflecting maxed-out capacity. Get details
March 26, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Truck tonnage dipped in February
According to the ATA's monthly Truck Tonnage Index, truck tonnage dipped in February from January. Get more details right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
March 21, 2018
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CCJ Economic Outlook: Fleets looking for room to grow
Class 8 truck orders present a solid indicator of whether or not the industry is in good shape, and as of now, 2018 is off to a great start. Get more info on CCJ!
March 20, 2018
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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.
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Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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