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Economic trends: Page 66

Business
Rates in all three segments dip slightly in December
Per-mile spot market rates in all three segments — reefer, dry van and flatbed — fell in December, bucking seasonal trends seen in recent years, according to data released Jan. 2 by Internet Truckstop.
January 5, 2015
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Savvy carriers can take advantage of the recent downfall in the price of diesel by updating fuel surcharges daily — giving them the ability to keep their rates competitive.
January 2, 2015
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Business
Diesel falls 6.8 cents, down 70 cents year over year
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell another 6.8 cents in the week ended Dec. 29 to $3.213, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration’s weekly report.
December 29, 2014
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Business
Money Monday: Truck and trailer orders post huge gains, fuel prices pressing rates
On this New Year’s edition of Money Monday (and the last of 2014), Class 8 truck orders continued their recent boom, while trailer orders also saw a big spike. Rates have seen a small drop in recent weeks, partly attributable to changes in fuel prices and surcharges. Also, the restart rollback is expected to boost capacity utilization.
December 29, 2014
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Business
ICYMI Index, Christmas edition: 4 numbers from the week’s top news stories
Had your fill of roast beast, ham and sugar cookies? Here’s a recap of what you may have missed in trucking news this week
December 26, 2014
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Business
U.S. diesel price hits lowest point since Dec. 2010
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit a four-year low in the week ended Dec. 22, 2014, falling 13.8 cents to $3.281, according to the DOE.
December 22, 2014
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Business
Money Monday: Tonnage roars, capacity loosens, rates slip
The stress on capacity – caused by a short truck supply and increased freight demand — eased some in recent weeks, according to the latest roundup of industry indicators. Thus, rates have slipped in recent weeks.
December 22, 2014
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ZF reports solid 2014 financial performance
ZF has reported strong financial performance in 2014 including three major business accomplishments: Technology company increases sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion Planned acquisition of TRW Automotive and upcoming integration of the company are key topics ZF will celebrate its centennial in 2015 Stuttgart/Friedrichshafen. ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s economic strategy for 2014 was effective: […]
December 19, 2014
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ICYMI Index: 6 numbers to catch you up on this week’s trucking news
Miss a few stories this week? Don’t sweat — the ICYMI Index has you covered.
December 18, 2014
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Business
Diesel sees biggest weekly price drop since Nov. 2008
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell 11.6 cents in the week ended Dec. 15 to $3.419 a gallon — the lowest price since January 2011 and the biggest drop since 2008.
December 15, 2014
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Business
Money Monday: Load availability, trucking conditions remain strong (with charts)
Indicators of the economy’s health and outlook for trucking continue to remain strong. Here’s a roundup of trucking-related economic indicators from the most recent week.
December 15, 2014
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Business
ICYMI Index: 6 numbers to catch you up on this week’s trucking happenings
Potential hours-of-service changes (and typical Congressional drama) offered quite a ride this week, news wise. Catch up on that story and five others with the weekly ICYMI Index.
December 12, 2014
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Business
Diesel plummets to new multi-year low
The 7-cent drop is the largest week-to-week price drop since Oct. 2012 and the second-largest in the last five years. The price is also the lowest U.S. average since early February 2011 and the first time it has dropped under the $3.60 mark in the same time frame.
December 8, 2014
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Business
ICYMI Index: 6 key numbers from last week’s trucking news
Some of last week’s top trucking news, by the numbers.
December 8, 2014
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Business
Trucking adds 3,000 jobs in November as U.S. employment numbers soar
The for-hire trucking industry added 3,000 jobs in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly employment report, released Dec. 5.
December 5, 2014
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Business
Truck orders top 40k in Nov. for second straight month
Class 8 orders remained stellar in November, according to data from two firms, signaling that fleets are preparing themselves for more freight and tighter capacity in 2015.
December 3, 2014
Business
Reefer, van rates shoot up in Nov., flatbed slips
Per-mile spot market rates in reefer and dry van segments saw big jumps in November, keeping in line with seasonal trends, while flatbed rates fell a few cents in the month, according to data released Dec. 1 by Internet Truckstop.
December 2, 2014
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Business
Diesel down 2.3 cents, hits new four-year low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell 2.3 cents in the week ended Dec. 1 to $3.605. That’s the lowest national average since February 2011 and 27.8 cents lower than the same week last year.
December 1, 2014
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Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
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Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
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FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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