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Economic trends
The unknown of the 2025 freight economy
Bob Costello, chief economist at American Trucking Associations, shares his outlook on the freight economy for 2025.
March 18, 2025
Indicators
Trucking conditions turned negative in January
FTR reported a decline of its Trucking Conditions Index for January, snapping a three-month period of the index being in positive territory. Also: ATA surveying carriers about women in trucking roles.
March 18, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Business
Uncertainty grows as shifting tariff policies disrupt business and freight markets
FTR analysts share insights on how tariffs are impacting freight demand, vehicle prices, and overall market stability.
March 17, 2025
Economic trends
How carriers can use data to navigate tariff-racked supply chain
Tariffs impact manufacturing in the U.S. and trade uncertainty rattles supply chain strategies.
March 13, 2025
Economic trends
U.S.-based manufacturers call new Trump tariffs 'threat to U.S. supply chain'
Manufacturers are already facing mounting cost pressures.
March 6, 2025
Business
Tariff concerns, market uncertainty, slow investment in Class 8 trucks
Steep tariffs could significantly increase costs for Class 8 trucks and tractors, FTR reports, as well as potentially impact fleet replacement cycles.
March 6, 2025
Economic trends
Economists try to make sense of Trump's new tariffs
Economist Robert Fry and S&P Global Mobility's Andrej Divis tried to give their best forecasts for the U.S. economy and commercial truck markets in the wake of President Trump's tariff announcement Tuesday at the Work Truck Show.
March 4, 2025
Economic trends
Why making trucks is like catching knuckleballs
How many times in the last few years have you read that the “market is recovering?” Sage prognosticators have had a tough time accurately forecasting the truck market.
March 1, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer net orders show year-over-year growth, but long-term demand remains weak
Trailer orders saw year-over-year growth, but overall demand remains uncertain as production stays low, backlogs rise, and market challenges create volatility.
February 24, 2025
Business
Cross-border freight faces uncertainty amid looming tariffs
While the potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada can create short-term demand spikes in cross-border freight, analysts warn of trade route shifts, supply chain disruptions and prolonged volatility.
February 24, 2025
Economic trends
Trucking market remains stable, but recovery is slow amid tariff uncertainty
Analysts weigh in on rates, demand, and industry growth as tariff concerns create uncertainty.
February 17, 2025
Business
Tariff plans could disrupt truck production and pre-buying activity
While tariffs can trigger short-term pre-buying activity as fleets attempt to avoid cost increases, they also create market instability.
February 7, 2025
Economic trends
What looming tariffs mean for carriers and consumers
U.S. motor carriers are exposed to the fallout of tariffs even if cross-border isn’t part of their business.
February 6, 2025
Economic trends
Looming tariff threat hampering new truck orders
Truck orders fell sharply in January as market conditions put pressure on demand. Despite the decline, year-over-year orders remain slightly higher.
February 5, 2025
Business
ATA forecasts growth after two years of decline
ATA projects growth in the industry after a period of decline.
January 21, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer orders grow in December, but 2024 total drops amid weak market
Despite recent growth in trailer net orders, analysts predict continued sluggish trailer demand into early 2025.
January 21, 2025
Business
Trucking jobs market suggests stability, as December data signals slow recovery
The trucking industry is showing signs of job market stabilization, with BLS data revealing modest loss and steady unemployment rates.
January 17, 2025
Business
Freight environment signals hope, but policy shifts bring risks
Industry analysts weigh in on how shifting market conditions could impact freight demand, rates, and carrier stability.
January 15, 2025
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