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Economic trends: Page 40

Economic trends
Change the channel: If your used trucks are sitting unsold along the fence, it’s time to rethink your sales strategy
If you have used tractors just sitting on the lot with no hopes of selling them then it is time for you to reevaluate your sales strategy. Details here on CCJ!
September 11, 2017
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Economic trends
Time to sell: Used truck prices have stabilized, but 2014/2015 used models could send prices spiraling downward
Even though used truck prices have stabilized, 2014 and 2015 model trucks could cause used truck prices to drop significantly. Get the details here on CCJ!
September 11, 2017
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Business
Flatbed rates surged in August while van, reefer stumble before Harvey effects
The effects of Hurricane Harvey have pressed van and reefer rates higher to start September, but the two segments both saw declines overall in August from July.
September 7, 2017
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Business
National shift in freight prompts strong van rates post-Harvey
Truck freight patterns nationwide have already been altered by the impact of Hurricane Harvey and its destructive landfall in southeast Texas late last month.
September 6, 2017
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Business
Fuel prices soar as result of Harvey
Diesel prices increased by an average of 15.3 cents during the week to an average of $2.758 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
September 6, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Trucking employment slips by 1,600 jobs
Trucking industry employment has been choppy this year, having gained big in February and March before falling the last four out of the last five months.
September 5, 2017
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Business
Harvey, aftermath to swing freight movement, stress trucking capacity
Due to the disaster from Hurricane Harvey, the tropical storm's aftermath has impacted freight movement and puts stress on trucking capacity. Read more on CCJ.
August 29, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices top $2.60 mark for first time in over two years
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. is now $2.60. The last time prices exceeded $2.60 per gallon was the week ending Aug. 17, 2015.
August 29, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Tonnage leveled in July, ‘Trucking Conditions’ decline
The American Trucking Associations and FTR display their reports regarding trucking conditions as well as the truck tonnage index. Read more right here on CCJ!
August 24, 2017
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Business
Carriers saw declining revenues, profits in first half of 2017
Revenue for some of the country's largest carriers dropped in the first half of 2017 in comparison to the same period in 2016. Get more details here on CCJ!
August 22, 2017
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Business
Trucking earned 80 percent of nation’s freight revenue last year, saw $678B in revenue
ATA's annual Trucking Trends report for 2017 reveals the industry took in $676.2 billion in revenue, accounting for 79.8 percent of the U.S.’ freight revenue.
August 16, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices hit two-year high with most recent jump
The week’s 1.7-cent increase, the seventh consecutive week with an increase, brought the nation’s average price for diesel to $2.598 per gallon. Read more.
August 15, 2017
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MarketPulse
CCJ MarketPulse – June 2017
Here are the key findings from the June 2017 CCJ MarketPulse survey: Carrier sentiment for business conditions was 6.47, off slightly from the year-long high recorded in May. Respondents with up to 100 power units rated June at 6.15, while respondents from fleets with more than 100 power units rated June at 6.6. Month-over-month business […]
August 10, 2017
Business
Diesel prices surge in recent weeks
Diesel prices jumped 5 cents during the week ending Aug. 7, the largest single-week increase since Dec., according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
August 7, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Trucking adds a few jobs in July, report indicates contract rates still weak
Total employment in the for-hire trucking industry grew by 400 jobs in July. Shippers Conditions reflect weak contract pricing. Click to learn more on this.
August 4, 2017
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Business
Reefer and van rates hit a hot streak, flatbed rates remains solid
Per-mile spot market rates in van and reefer segments continued their recent hot streak in July, with both segments climbing to their highest point in two years
August 1, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices continue to climb
According to the Department of Energy’s report, diesel prices continued their consistent climb going into July 31. Get the details on diesel prices here on CCJ!
July 31, 2017
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Business
CCJ MarketPulse: Optimism about trucking business conditions abounds
The CCJ MarketPulse Report contained a survey with over 200 trucking company executives where nearly 80% expressed optimism regarding trucking business forecast
July 31, 2017
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