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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 13, 2020

Growth in Truck Freight, Rates to be Slight in 2020: FTR

Barring the unexpected, trucking can generally expect flat to moderate growth in demand and rates in 2020, with most of the growth in the second half of the year.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2020

Economists: Economic Conditions will Soften, but not Break, in 2020

Bob Dieli, an economist with aftermarket research firm MacKay and Company, identifies these as economic boom times. But good things don’t last forever.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2020

Training, Tech Wages Among Aftermarket Challenges

During a panel discussion during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, trucking experts recognized that aftermarket businesses must continue to adapt to changing economic conditions and market forces alike.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

ACT Research: Freight Rates Slide, 2020 Outlook Improves

The latest reports from ACT Research show improvement in for-hire freight volumes, but also a slide in the Freight Rate Index in December and a slight improvement in the economic outlook for 2020.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2020

GDS Express Files for Bankruptcy, Cites Lack of Credit

After closing without notice in early December, Akron, Ohio-based GDS Express has filed for bankruptcy. The company filed for Chapter 11 liquidation on Dec. 27, 2019, citing the shutdown of a revolving credit account.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 26, 2019

ACT Research: Tough Times Ahead for Class 8

Citing a brutal October and November, ACT Research warns that 2020 will be much tougher for both medium- and heavy-duty truck sales.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

November Tonnage Report 'Tough to Sugar-Coat'

The American Trucking Associations’ numbers tracking tonnage hauled by for-hire trucking companies fell again in November, leading ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello to say, “It’s tough to sugar-coat November’s reading.”

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2019

New Year to Bring Challenges for Trucking Industry

The new year will be a tough one for the trucking industry, according to Steve Tam, vice president of research for ACT Research.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Used Truck Sales Return to Downward Track

ACT Research said North American used truck sales volumes fell 35% in November.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

ACT Research: A Strong 2019 Will Mean Weaker Truck Markets Next Year

Although a recession is unlikely next year, ACT Research said uncertainty regarding the economy in the latter half of 2019 will detrimentally affect medium- and heavy-duty truck markets next year.

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