Freight demand

Tonnage slips in March after prior gain

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) reported Tuesday in its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.

April 23, 2025

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Trade war could prolong freight recession

New data released by ACT Research and FTR reveal how continued trade uncertainty could put downward pressures on freight movement and demand.

April 22, 2025

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ATA's Costello shares tariff impact on economy, truck freight

It was starting to get better. You might have noticed it. Speaking Tuesday at the TRALA Annual Meeting, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said there was a brief period in the first quarter where macroeconomic indicators were trending up for trucking.

April 8, 2025

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello

Outlook and Benchmarking

Truck production facing 'substantial downside risks'

Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting reports in the aftermath of another weak new truck order report and President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement that Class 8 production could be in for a rough waters in the months ahead.

April 3, 2025

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Trade war may bring an opportunity for freight rates

"The significant private fleet prebuying in preparation for these rules in recent years is set to end or even reverse as tariffs hit, which is likely to reduce equipment supply."

March 28, 2025

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Truck tonnage bounces back with stronger February

Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported Tuesday in its For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index

March 18, 2025

ATA truck tonnage chart for February 2025

Truck tonnage flat in January

Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country, ATA reported Tuesday.

February 18, 2025

ATA truck tonnage chart for January 2025

ATA releases freight forecast for 2025

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released its annual freight forecast Thursday in ATA Freight Transportation Forecast 2024 to 2035, a joint report by ATA and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

January 16, 2025

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Cost reduction is a top priority for shippers and carriers in 2025, report says

Cost reduction efforts are high priorities for shippers and carriers due to expected increases in rates, cost pressures from environmental regulations and global trade tariffs.

December 30, 2024

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Truck tonnage slips in November

Trucking activity in the United States contracted in November, the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) reported this week through its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, just the second decrease since July.

December 26, 2024

ATA truck tonnage chart for November 2023

Outlook and Benchmarking

Rusty Rush proud of how Rush Enterprises has navigated freight recession

Rusty Rush says focusing on customer experience, operational efficiencies and workforce training has enabled the dealer network to withstand the ongoing freight recession that continues to handicap dealer sales potential.

December 18, 2024

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DAT report: Truckload rates to rise in 2025

DAT Freight & Analytics' Freight Focus sees higher freight rates in store for 2025.

December 12, 2024

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Tonnage ticked up again October

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, as its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was up by 1.2%.

November 21, 2024

ATA truck tonnage chart for October 2024

Dockworker contract talks break down again

Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance, which led to a strike recently, broke down again on Wednesday. This time, automation was the issue.

November 14, 2024

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U.S. Bank: Freight volume, spending still declining but slowing

The U.S. Bank's Freight Payment Index shows shipments and spending continue to contract but at a slower pace than earlier this year.

October 31, 2024

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ACT: For-hire trucking market showing some signs of life

ACT Research says freight demand is growing, but private fleet growth is disrupting for-hire demand conditions.

October 29, 2024

ACT's for-hire trucking volumes chart

Fuel prices help trucking conditions inch forward

FTR reports a return to consistent decreases in fuel prices was the biggest factor in better market conditions for carriers in August, although all factors improved at least minimally.

October 23, 2024

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ATA truck tonnage fell 2.1% in September

The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September.

October 22, 2024

The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index in a chart form.

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