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Trucking adds 1,900 jobs in April as U.S. hits lowest unemployment in 7 years
The for-hire trucking industry added 1,900 jobs in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly employment report, released May 8. The U.S. economy as a whole in April gained 223,000 jobs, per the DOL report, pushing the unemployment rate to a 7-year low of 5.4 percent.
May 8, 2015
Business
Earnings report roundup: Celadon, Saia, UPS, Roadrunner, Old Dominion, Con-way
Some of the country’s largest fleets have reported their 2015 first quarter earnings. Here’s a look at the numbers.
May 5, 2015
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Diesel prices continue to rise, jump 4.3 cents over previous week
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel increased 4.3 cents in the week ending May 4, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
May 4, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Rates dip slightly, trailer builds increase, NAFTA freight grows
Rounding up recent trucking economic indicators: Rates slipped slightly as capacity rose, the trailer order market remains solid and trucking’s share of cross-border freight continues to grow.
May 1, 2015
Business
Earnings roundup: Daimler, Cummins post increased first quarter revenues
Daimler Trucks and Cummins announced their first quarter earnings, and both companies showed increased revenues over the same period the previous year.
April 29, 2015
Business
Earnings report roundup: J.B. Hunt, Marten, Knight, Landstar, Heartland, Werner, Swift
Some of the country’s largest fleets all posted financial gains in the first quarter.
April 28, 2015
Business
Diesel prices increase for second consecutive week
The price of a gallon of on-highway diesel increased three cents over the last week.
April 27, 2015
Business
Indicators: Freight growth and regs expected to impact shippers; Truckload Linehaul Index soar
Per recent trucking economic indicators, rates are still trending upward and freight’s expected to continue to grow throughout the year.
April 27, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Truck tonnage rises, freight shipments creep up in March
Two reports from March point to gains in freight and tonnage in the month.
April 21, 2015
MarketPulse
February 2015
Business conditions declined again in February, dropping to 5.9 from 6.0. Although there was no month-to-month change for respondents with more than 100 power units (6.2), business conditions from respondents with up to 100 power units dropped to 5.4 in February from 5.7 in January. (Page 4) Overall, 46% of respondents said business was better […]
April 21, 2015
Business
Diesel price jumps, ending five-week string of price drops
The U.S.’ average price is now $2.78, which is $1.191 lower than the same week last year.
April 21, 2015
Business
State’s biodiesel requirements spur lawsuit due to pricing, compatibility concerns
The Minnesota Trucking Association, with a coalition of vehicle- and fuel-industry organizations, has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Minnesota’s mandate of a 10 percent biodiesel blend for diesel sold within its borders.
April 20, 2015
Business
Telematics index: fleet performance is a leading economic indicator, study shows
A study by Fleetmatics shows that real-time performance data on fleets can be used on a collective basis to predict economic health
April 15, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Freight and rates surge, trucking conditions ‘modestly positive’
Trucking-specific economic indicators from the most recent week show trucking conditions to be ‘modestly positive,’ FTR says, while freight volume and raters on the spot market both saw upswings in March.
April 14, 2015
Business
Fuel prices down 3 cents last week, 19 cents in last five weeks
The national price of diesel has dropped 19 cents over the last five weeks, and it is $1.198 lower than this time a year ago, according to the Department of Energy.
April 13, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Flatbed leads uptick in load availability, trucking sees NAFTA trade growth
Flatbed in the most recent week saw upswings in both load availability and per-mile rates. Meanwhile, trucking continues to carry more international freight, and truck orders have dampened.
April 8, 2015
Business
Diesel falls another 4 cents, down 16 cents in last 4 weeks
The national average price has fallen 31 out of the last 40 weeks and is $1.175 lower than the same week last year, per the DOE.
April 6, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Rates in all three segments rose in March, first time since last June
Per-mile rates on the spot market rose in all three segments — flatbed, reefer and dry van — in March, with each ticking up roughly a nickel, according to Truckstop.com’s monthly rate data, released last week.
April 3, 2015
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Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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