Tag: truck freight

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Stiff freight challenges await trucking in coming decade, says trucking economist

Long-term freight challenges loom for the trucking industry as the economy and the supply chain become more efficient, more digitized and, thus, less reliant on transport needs, said Noȅl Perry, a chief economist for FTR and Truckstop.com.

September 14, 2017

Business

Is trucking ready for more freight? ATA says so, despite infrastructure hazards

The expanded Panama Canal is expected to bring with it an abundance of freight for the U.S. trucking industry. Is it prepared for it?

April 11, 2013

Business

Trucking rebound outpaces economy, but outlook is fuzzy

Trucking has recovered from the recession much better than the economy at large, but the rebound slowed in recent months, economist Jim Meil said. Various domestic and global trends cast doubt on what’s next. Meil, vice president and chief economist for Eaton Corp., addressed the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas today. A former professor, […]

August 23, 2012

Business

Freight index unchanged in May, year-to-year up 4.3%

The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry was unchanged in May from April.

July 11, 2012

Business

DOT freight index dips in January

For-hire transportation freight fell 3.6 percent in January from December but was 1.6 percent higher than in January 2011.

March 14, 2012

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Roadside Attractions

Interesting and odd parts of trucking, truck gauges, truck gallery and many more industry news items are featured.

November 1, 2011

Business

ATA tonnage index dips in August

Compared with August 2010, tonnage was up 5.2 percent.

September 28, 2011

Business

Spot freight rates up slightly in February

Nationwide van rates for truck freight moved on the spot market remained stable in February, according to TransCore.

March 9, 2011

Business

FTR: Truck demand stays weak

The firm forecast only marginal gains for Class 8 truck demand for 2010, even as demand for truck freight appears to be improving.

February 24, 2010

Business

FTR: Class 8 truck demand stays weak

The firm forecast only marginal gains for Class 8 truck demand for 2010, even as demand for truck freight appears to be improving.

February 24, 2010

Business

Spot freight index jumps in December

December’s freight index was the highest since September 2008 and double that of December 2008.

January 22, 2010

Business

Monthly freight index rises 1.8% in November

The November Freight TSI of 96.2 is a 2.9 percent increase from the recent low of 93.5 reached in May.

January 14, 2010