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Economic trends: Page 42

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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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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Business
Diesel prices remain tame, but climb in most recent week
The cheapest diesel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.342 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $2.441 per gallon. Read more on this.
July 24, 2017
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Business
Fed reports trucking growing at moderate pace in recent months
Seasonal slowing is expected during the current quarter, most trucking executives said conditions “feel better than they have in a very long time.” Read more.
July 21, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Latest ‘Trucking Conditions’ point to hot spot market, lagging contract market
After a significant boost in April from March, the Trucking Conditions Index in May was nearly unchanged from the month before. Get fleet industry news on CCJ!
July 21, 2017
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Business
Trucking revenue could top $1 trillion annually within 5 years, ATA report projects
The trucking industry could potentially become a $1 trillion industry within the next decade, according to a recent ATA report. Read more fleet news here on CCJ
July 19, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Truck tonnage dipped from May in June, but up year over year
Following a huge spike in May has resulted in a dip going into the month of June. Get more information on the truck tonnage here on Commercial Carrier Journal!
July 18, 2017
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Business
Indicators: Spot market freight soared in June
Spot market freight activity jumps to a record-high for available loads as load availability climbs an impressive 24 percent in June from May. Read more on CCJ!
July 17, 2017
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Business
Diesel prices hover around $2.50 per gallon
Diesel prices are remaining steady around the $2.50 mark, according to the Department of Energy's weekly report. Get more details on the forecast here on CCJ!
July 17, 2017
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Business
Rubicon Global adds fuel discount network with Fuelman, TAC Energy
The new program provides substantive fuel discounts for independent haulers and truckers. Read all about this and other fleet industry news right here on CCJ!
July 14, 2017
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Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.
Business
Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge
Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon
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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
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
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Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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