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Economic trends: Page 39

Business
Indicators: Spot market rates sky high in January, trucking employment ticks up
Spot market rates are up high while trucking employment also jumps up in January. Get the details on this CCJ Indicator report on Commercial Carrier Journal.
February 2, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Tight capacity keeps market pressures for shippers in ‘solidly negative territory’
According to a recent FTR report, a tight truck market and continued freight growth will continue to favor carriers over shippers. Get more details here on CCJ.
February 1, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices jumped 4.5 cents last week
Diesel fuel prices continued their 2018 climb during the week ending Jan. 29, rising by 4.5 cents, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
January 29, 2018
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Business
All signs point to a healthy 2018, but threats remain
If freight trends in 2018 continue, the trucking industry should be in for a great year, allowing carriers to give drivers long-overdue pay raises, & order new equipment.
January 26, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices tick up above $3 per gallon
For the first time in three years, the national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel topped $3 this month. Read more on this at Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 22, 2018
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Business
Driver pay increases likely to be carriers’ biggest ‘cost pressure’ in 2018
Avery Wise, FTR Transportation Intelligence Vice President of Research, recently outlined a series of marketplace conditions that point to market pressure to increase driver wages. Get more info here on CCJ.
January 18, 2018
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Business
Diesel prices up again, ProMiles reports
If the Department of Energy’s fuel report's numbers reflect ProMiles’ numbers, the DOE will likely have the national diesel average above $3 per gallon.
January 16, 2018
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Business
Indicators: Spot rates soar to multi-year highs
According to data from Truckstop.com, per-mile rates spike again in the month. Get more data on the state and forecast of spot market rates right here on CCJ.
January 12, 2018
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MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse – November 2017
Here are the key findings from the November 2017 CCJ MarketPulse survey: Carrier sentiment for business conditions in November 2017 was 7.14, up significantly from November 2016 (5.71). Respondents with up to 100 power units rated November at 6.63, while respondents from fleets with more than 100 power units rated November at 7.33. Month-over-month business […]
January 11, 2018
Business
Winter weather contributes to uptick in diesel prices
According to the Department of Energy, diesel fuel prices remain just below $3 per gallon in 2018. Get more details on the DOE report right here on CCJ.
January 9, 2018
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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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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
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Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
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