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Economic trends: Page 5
Economic trends
Iran conflict, USMCA, and rising insurance costs put freight industry on alert
Supply is tightening, crises are stacking up. Analysts say where freight stands heading into the second half 2026.
May 21, 2026
Economic trends
Class 8 orders dip but momentum holds
FOMO-driven ordering and EPA deadline pressure are reshaping the Class 8 market as demand shifts from recovery to execution.
May 7, 2026
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Economic trends
Truck tonnage up for third straight month in March
While March’s increase over February wasn’t particularly notable, “it was the largest year-over-year increase since October 2022,” noted ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. Also: Penske VP named Distinguished Woman in Logistics; truck parking info system coming to Tennessee; more.
April 22, 2026
Economic trends
Strong March for trailers, but replacement demand rules
Trailer demand jumped in March, but the real story is what's driving it.
April 21, 2026
Economic trends
Tight capacity, surging fuel costs push freight rates to two-year high
Diesel prices surged, drivers are scarer, and freight rates just hit a two-year high. The latest FTR, Cass and DAT data explore where the trucking market is headed.
April 15, 2026
Economic trends
Diesel prices and tight capacity drive freight market shift
Diesel at record highs, insurance costs rising, and new EPA rules on the horizon. FTR analysts break down the pressures reshaping trucking in 2026.
April 14, 2026
Business
Trucking costs climb even as freight volumes fall. Ceasefire relief ahead?
Carriers are gaining the upper hand on pricing, signaled by rising freight costs and falling volumes. Could the U.S./Iran ceasefire further stoke improving conditions?
April 8, 2026
Economic trends
March Class 8 truck orders point to market recovery
Orders pulled back from February's record but analysts say the recovery is just getting started.
April 7, 2026
Economic trends
Volvo to fleets: the longer you wait to buy a truck, the more it will cost
During a recent showcase for the VNR regional haul truck in Dublin, Virginia, VTNA leadership emphasized that double-digit fuel savings are fundamentally changing the math for fleet owners.
April 2, 2026
Business
Rates climb, fuel costs soar, and carriers are caught in the middle
Volumes surged to their highest level since 2022, but analysts warn that diesel prices are turning rate gains into an illusion for cash-strapped carriers.
April 1, 2026
Economic trends
Tonnage hits strongest growth rate in almost 4 years
U.S. truck tonnage last month hit its highest level in three years, ATA says. Also: Fuel Retailers praise renewable volume obligations, urge Congress to enact biofuel tax incentives
March 30, 2026
Business
Spot market carriers bear the brunt of the fuel surge
Fuel prices are climbing and spot market carriers are absorbing the hit. Here's what it means for freight costs and capacity this spring.
March 26, 2026
Business
Current run on diesel prices affects fleets differently than 2022 spike
The current war in Iran has put the cost of a gallon of diesel near highs not seen since the 2022 Russian-led invasion of Ukraine.
March 25, 2026
Economic trends
Tariffs, tight budgets, and cautious fleets drive trailer orders down 45% in February
Trailer net orders dropped sharply in February, landing 31% below year-ago levels and raising concerns when strong order volumes will return.
March 20, 2026
Economic trends
ATA chief sounds off on Iran conflict's 'significant' impact on trucking
Chris Spear talked about the impact of higher fuel prices on trucking, a possible DEF shortage, the prospects for the mid-term elections, and the future of the USMCA agreement.
March 16, 2026
Economic trends
Tighter, more expensive trucking market ahead, analysts say
Carriers are at 10-year employment lows, spot rates are climbing, and now diesel is spiking. Analysts say the pressure is building.
March 13, 2026
Economic trends
Top 250 fleet leaders share insight into managing their companies through lingering freight recession
The measure of success was once based on the number of trucks a carrier operated, but that yardstick has been thrown out the window amidst an ongoing freight recession. Here's how three fleets are measuring success.
March 13, 2026
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
With orders up year-over-year and freight fundamentals firming, analysts say the Class 8 market may be entering the early stages of a cyclical recovery.
March 9, 2026
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