Tag: freight demand

Business

Pulse

It can be tough to grasp exactly how the turbulence of the last five years has affected the viability of the owner-operator in trucking.

May 1, 2012

Business

Shippers Conditions Index drops to -5.6 in February

FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index fell from January, but rose year over year.

April 19, 2012

Voices

Roadside Attractions

Red Giant makes big boast, a truck driver musician plus Gauges, Truck Gallery, Channel 19 and more industry news items.

December 1, 2011

Business

ATA economist sees mixed trucking outlook

Industry faces softening demand and rising costs but capacity should continue to remain tight.

October 18, 2011

Business

FTR: Shippers’ lot improves

FTR says the healthier environment for shippers is due to a slowdown in freight demand growth.

June 15, 2011

Business

The Two-Truck Transition

The extra profit of a small fleet comes with the high price of investment, planning and stress.

June 3, 2011