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Economic trends: Page 38

Business
Indicators: Dry van market closes 2017 with record-high rates, load availability; trucking employment dips
Take a look at the CCJ indicators following the 2017 year. Get details on the state of the dry van market, load availability and trucking employment on CCJ.
January 5, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices start 2018 near $3 a gallon mark
The Department of Energy's most recent report shows diesel fuel prices are hanging close to $3 a gallon. Read more right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 3, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Shippers ‘feeling the pinch’ of tight truck market
According to an FTR report, truck market conditions are not ideal for shippers. Get details on truck market conditions right here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
December 27, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Truck tonnage reveals ‘really strong’ freight market
Per the ATA Truck Tonnage Index report, the amount of freight moved in November by the trucking industry jumped again from October. More details here on CCJ.
December 20, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices remain flat leading up to holidays
According to a Department of Energy report, diesel fuel prices continue to remain flat as we approach the holidays. Get more details on the report here on CCJ.
December 19, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Market conditions swing heavily toward carriers, shippers ‘clamoring for trucks’
Trucking Conditions Index reveals market tilted in carriers’ favor: Economic conditions for trucking companies, as measured by FTR’s monthly Index.
December 13, 2017
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Business
National average diesel price hangs nears $3 a gallon
According to the Department of Energy's most recent report, the national average for diesel prices continue to remain just below $3 a gallon. Details on CCJ.
December 12, 2017
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Business
Driver turnover rate climbed again in third quarter as economy, freight heat up
Rising freight demand and competition among fleets for truck drivers has increased the turnover rate. Get more information on the rising driver turnover on CCJ.
December 7, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Capacity and rates drub shippers; use of 3PLs up
According to FTR's trucking conditions report, trucking capacity is driving up rates resulting in sinking economic conditions for shippers. Get details here.
December 6, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices remain flat in most recent week
According to the Department of Energy's latest report, diesel fuel prices remained relatively steady across the country during the week. Details here on CCJ.
December 4, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Tight capacity spurred rate increases again in November
According to Truckstop.com, economic conditions continued to drive spot market rates higher in November. Check out the data on spot market rates here on CCJ.
December 1, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices continue upward trend
Diesel fuel prices continue to creep up as 2017 draws to a close as prices increased by 1.4 cents during the week ending Nov. 27, 2017.
November 28, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage gained big in October
According to the ATA's monthly Truck Tonnage Index, freight in October grew 3.3 percent from September and 9.9 percent in October from the same month last year.
November 27, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Market conditions for carriers to remain solid, freight volumes continue surge
Freight volume on the spot market grew 65 percent compared from October 2016, and all three major truckload segments posted rate gains again, according to DAT.
November 20, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices creep closer to $3 per gallon
The upward trend continues for diesel fuel prices while California's dramatic diesel fuel costs have major impact on national average. Read more here on CCJ.
November 13, 2017
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Business
California fuel tax hike contributes to 6.3-cent nationwide diesel price increase
According to the DOE’s weekly report, California's 20-cent diesel fuel excise tax increase led to a significant jump in the average price of fuel. More on CCJ!
November 7, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Trucking employment flat in October, shippers ‘exposed to new reality’
“Shippers are in a tough position right now,” says FTR’s Jonathan Starks, chief operating officer. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 6, 2017
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Business
Spot market rates jump to highest points since 2014
Spot market rates are climbing and have hit their highest points since September 2014. Check out the spot market rate charts here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 1, 2017
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