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Economic trends: Page 40

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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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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Business
Diesel prices jump to highest point since mid-2015
The Department of Energy recently reported that diesel fuel prices have not been this high since mid-summer of 2015. Get more details on the prices on CCJ.
October 31, 2017
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Business
TransRisk readies 2018 launch of freight futures contracts
TransRisk freight futures contracts are planned to be listed for trading on Nodal Exchange in late 2018.
October 30, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Despite positive momentum for freight, tonnage down slightly in September
ATA chief economist discusses momentum of freight, tonnage reports for the month of September. Hurricane aftermath involved. More on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 27, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices remain in holding pattern
According to the Department of Energy's most recent report, diesel fuel prices remain steady as the price was raised only a cent from last week. Details on CCJ.
October 24, 2017
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Business
U.S. Bank creates shipping index; 3Q shows hurricane impacts
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index includes regional and national breakdowns along with expert commentary from Bob Costello, chief economist for the ATA.
October 23, 2017
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Business
Driver shortage, trade policy threaten trucking recovery
According to the chief economist for the American Trucking Associations, trucking conditions continue to improve in the final half of 2017. Learn more on CCJ.
October 23, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices remain flat
After a 1.1-cent increase in diesel prices during the week ending Oct. 16, fuel continues to hover near $2.80 per gallon across the nation.
October 16, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Spot market activity soars as freight, rates jump; shippers fear big rate increases ahead
Shippers are expecting rate increases in the near future as spot market activity continues to grow and freight heightens. Details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 16, 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.
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Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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