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Diesel prices fall for sixth consecutive week
Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped for a sixth consecutive week during the week ending Dec. 21, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
December 21, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Trucking conditions sag, freight reports show seasonal dips
Conditions for trucking companies were hit significantly in October, and freight reports from November show seasonal weakness. All reports, however, say the economy and freight should pick up momentum in 2016.
December 15, 2015
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Diesel prices drop 4.1 cents in most recent week
Another significant drop in national fuel prices has the U.S.’ average price of diesel down to $2.338 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
December 14, 2015
Business
The sharing economy: 5 ways to strike gold in trucking
Entrepreneurs and investors are eyeing opportunities to strike it rich by simplifying complex freight transactions.
December 14, 2015
Business
CCJ MarketPulse – October 2015
The CCJ MarketPulse is a short survey of 200 for-hire fleet executives. Its purpose is to gauge fleet sentiment regarding monthly business conditions and concerns as well as hiring and purchasing plans. Here are the key findings from the October 2015 MarketPulse survey: Business conditions in October dropped again from the previous month, down to 5.45 from 5.55. […]
December 10, 2015
Business
Truckload rates sunk again in November (charts)
This is the fourth straight month that rates dipped in all three segments, continuing a now year-long downward trend spurred by both a major drop in diesel prices and market conditions.
December 8, 2015
Business
Logistical Labs integrates pricing engine with SaaS Transportation’s TMS for 3PLs
SaaS Transportation, a software and consulting services company, and Logistical Labs, a cloud-based supply chain software provider, announced a partnership to integrate their complementary cloud-based supply chain software applications. This alliance will benefit mutual customers, the companies say, by allowing them to access their less-than-truckload rates alongside all truckload and intermodal rates in a single […]
December 8, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Truck orders dip to ‘very concerning’ level in November
North American Class 8 truck orders fell a whopping 60 percent in November from the same month last year, according to preliminary figures released last week by FTR.
December 8, 2015
Business
Country’s diesel price hits lowest point since June 2009
Diesel prices continued to drop this week, falling below the $2.40 mark for the first time since June 1, 2009.
December 7, 2015
Business
Trucking adds 2,300 jobs in November as U.S. employment numbers climb again
Total employment in the for-hire trucking industry in November was 1.4555 million. The broader transportation and warehousing industry added 6,400 jobs in the month. Its total employment was 4.7879 million.
December 4, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Tonnage sees healthy gain, conditions for shippers slip again
Tonnage improved in October, but is still struggling to keep up with 2014 marks. Conditions for shippers, meanwhile, may signal potential rate increases looming for carriers.
December 1, 2015
Business
U.S. diesel average down again
Diesel prices across the United States dropped an average of 2.4 cents during the week ending Nov. 30, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
November 30, 2015
Business
Diesel prices hit lowest mark of year
Diesel prices dropped an average of 3.7 cents across the United States during the week ending Monday, Nov. 23, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
November 23, 2015
Business
National diesel price average drops 2 cents
The national average price of on-highway diesel fell to $2.482.
November 16, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Outlook sluggish for end-of-year freight movement, pricing
Freight shipments in October dipped to their lowest point since 2011, and rates on the spot market continue to sag. Expected freight pickup in 2016 and tighter industry capacity should help drive rates upward, however.
November 16, 2015
MarketPulse
September 2015
Business conditions in September dropped decidedly from August – likely a reflection of increased inventories and softer freight volumes – down to 5.55 from 6.12. Respondents from fleets with more than 100 power units rated September a 5.61 (6.29 in August), compared to respondents from fleets with up to 100 power units which rated September […]
November 13, 2015
Business
‘Go long’ with shippers — recession likely before 2020
Speaking as part of the Truckstop.com Connected user conference Tuesday, Nov. 10, transportation analyst Noel Perry recommended carriers “go long” with their contracts with shippers, as another economic recession is already overdue.
November 11, 2015
Business
Diesel prices climb back to $2.50 per gallon
The country’s average diesel price climbed back above the $2.50 mark last week, rising 1.7 cents, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
November 9, 2015
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