Freight demand

J.D. Power says Class 8 retail was weak in November, auction pricing stable

Since the market correction began in the first quarter, trucks with 400,000 miles or less have barely lost any value, says Chris Visser, senior analyst and product manager, commercial vehicles.

December 16, 2022

Number of trucks retailed per dealership rooftop.

Truck tonnage slips in October

American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) announced last week its advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.3 percent in October after rising 0.8 percent in September.

November 28, 2022

ATA truck tonnage chart for October 2022

Truck tonnage rose by 6.8 percent in 2021

The trucking industry moved 10.93 billion tons of freight in 2021, generating $875.5 billion in revenue, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends 2022.

October 19, 2022

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Trucking's monthly employment numbers hit two-year low

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Jobs Report on Friday, and preliminary numbers show payroll employment in trucking taking a dive unlike anything seen since the dawn of the pandemic.

October 10, 2022

Trucks driving on highway

Analysts expect softening in freight market in months ahead

Despite rising truck tonnage month over month, analysis of truck freight conditions were muted in August and multiple industry experts are now predicting truck freight and carrier conditions will continue to weaken into 2023.

September 26, 2022

Trucks through mirror.

As rates fall again, risk of freight recession 'now considerable'

U.S. freight volumes fell last month compared to March and April 2021, according to the recent Cass Transportation Index April 2022 report.

May 12, 2022

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Biden Issues Plan to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects; Some Concerned 2-Year Goal Omitted

Two-year goal set by infrastructure law not mentioned in new action plan, road contractor group says.

May 12, 2022

Biden infrastructure projects bridge building

Freight market course corrects downward

"While a mid-2022 deceleration in freight activity and rates has long been anticipated in ACT’s freight market research and the timing of the turn was as anticipated, the magnitude of the correction was considerably larger than expected."

April 12, 2022

Trucks on highway

Spot volume edges higher as dry van loads rise to second-highest level ever

The average spot van rate from Los Angeles to Chicago – a key intermodal lane – was up 5%, according to DAT, and the number of loads moved increased by 19% compared to the previous week as shippers looked to truckload carriers to move urgent freight.

October 6, 2021

forklift loading a trailer

Data shows trucking is thriving. How long will the good times last?

Despite incredibly impressive freight and commercial vehicle demand metrics in July, there are small underlying economic and societal issues that could slow trucking's fantastic year if they become more visible and impactful in the months ahead.

August 20, 2021

Trucks on highway

Analyst says "This is perhaps the strongest freight market ever for carriers."

Freight volume, rates and capacity utilization all drove a record-setting month, despite poor fuel conditions.

May 13, 2021

Supply side constraints will keep the truckload market very tight in the near-term.

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Political battle over debt ceiling

Will debt ceiling drama be avoided?

The U.S. owes more than $31 trillion. Just like many households have mortgages, car notes and credit cards, the U.S. government also carries debts that allow it to pay for programs and services for Americans.

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Nomination period for the Successful Dealer, Trailblazer Awards closing soon

Connected vehicle technology

What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics

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Cummins announces EV charging partnership with Heliox

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