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Economic trends: Page 2
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
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June 1, 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
Freight demand
Bursting bubbles: Bob "Cold Water" Costello tempers carriers' economic optimism
ATA's chief economist said a tightening in capacity is slowly but surely leading to freight recovery, but he warned carriers not to get ahead of themselves with truck purchases because demand isn't strong enough to support that.
March 4, 2026
Economic trends
The regulatory storm reshaping supply chains in 2026
From Supreme Court tariff rulings to the Dalilah Law, 2026 brings new compliance stakes for shippers.
February 27, 2026
Economic trends
RXO's report says freight rates are surging without a demand recovery
RXO's latest Curve report reveals why spot rates are at a four-year high even as freight volumes stay depressed.
February 24, 2026
Economic trends
New 10% global duty dampens hope of post-tariff freight boom
New 10% global tariffs arrive too quickly to spark a freight pull-forward, experts say.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
Supreme Court spikes Trump's tariffs, imports could surge in the near-term
With the administration’s trade framework in tatters, imports could see a short-term spike, giving rise to spot market rates.
February 20, 2026
Economic trends
U.S. trailer orders hold steady in January, lag behind last year's pace
U.S. trailer orders held near 24,000 units in January as tariffs, freight trends, and aging fleets shaped near-term demand.
February 19, 2026
Economic trends
Winter weather and strong economy push trucking conditions to best levels since 2022
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index hits its highest level since 2022 as winter storms drive spot rates up 17%.
February 13, 2026
Economic trends
Is the Class 8 orders surge real growth or just catch-up buying?
As Class 8 truck orders jumped 27% in January, analysts warn the surge reflects delayed purchases rather than real market recovery.
February 9, 2026
Business
Navigating trucking’s endemic challenges
With per-mile costs rising faster than inflation, 2026 is a year for smart prioritization.
January 30, 2026
Business
California’s winter truck shortage signals potential spring produce crisis
Inventory depletion meets enforcement-driven capacity loss as California’s winter truck shortage signals trouble ahead for spring produce season.
January 28, 2026
Economic trends
Major winter storm coming. What does this mean for the freight industry?
A powerful winter storm threatens major freight corridors from Texas to the Northeast. Here's what freight analysts expect for spot rates, capacity, and costs.
January 23, 2026
Economic trends
Trailer orders jumped 86% in December, but recovery remains elusive
December trailer orders is up 86%, but analysts warn the spike is driven by temporary factors rather than market recovery.
January 21, 2026
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