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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2023

ACT Research Names David Teolis Chief Economist

ACT Research announced that David Teolis, former deputy chief economist, international markets, FX and commodities for General Motors Company, has joined the firm in the position of chief economist.

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NewsDecember 1, 2020

Freight Economy Q3 Rebound Outpaces General Economy

When we drilled into third-quarter GDP to look at the segments of the economy linked to freight demand, the results far exceeded our forecast.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

Indicators Point to Strengthening Trucking Market

COVID-19 brought on the worst recession in U.S. history, but the recovery is underway and economic conditions should return to pre-COVID levels by late next year.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanJuly 6, 2020

Economic Recovery: Alphabet Soup or Tennis Ball Bounce? [Commentary]

The global shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to wreak havoc in economic forecasting.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2020

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slightly Dropped in May, Still Far Below 2019 Numbers

The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index only decreased 1% in May to 106.1 after falling 10.3% in April to 107.2.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2020

FTR: March TCI Previews the Industry’s Worst Quarter Ever

March’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) of -8.69 is just the start for industry, according to FTR, which predicts it will lead to the worst quarter on record.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockMay 19, 2020

Oil Prices Rebound Since Late April, But Not in the Clear

Oil prices bounced back last week, jumping to more than $30 a barrel. While some see this as a positive, there might be more to consider below the surface, both literally and metaphorically.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

Comcar Files for Chapter 11, Selling Off Assets

Comcar Industries, the parent company for five national truck transportation and related services businesses, has announced its intent to sell its various operating companies, recently filling for Chapter 11 protection to facilitate these sales.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2020

FTR: Trucking Has Likely Bottomed, Recovery Will Be Slow

Trucking conditions likely bottomed in mid-April, but a speedy recovery isn’t anticipated, according to FTR.

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