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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 26, 2019

What’s Behind Recent High-Profile Trucking Closures?

Recent closures have prompted headlines touting trucking’s “bloodbath” and “apocalypse.” But anyone who has been in this business for very long at all knows trucking is extremely cyclical.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

June Truck Tonnage Index Just Beats Yearly Comparison

American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in June but was up in year-over-year comparisons.

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Articlesby Steven MartinezJuly 23, 2019

2019 Trailer Update: Ebbs and Flows of the Trailer Market

After a year of tremendous sales and success, the trailer market is looking at a period of declining demand. However, the downturn could also signal a time for significant change.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Despite Soft Freight Environment, Drivers Still In Demand

Turnover rates at large and small truckload carriers remain at lower levels despite a soft freight environment, according to the latest numbers tracked by American Trucking Associations.

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Newsby Steven MartinezJuly 15, 2019

Is Trucking in the Midst of a Freight Recession?

Recent economic reports from trucking industry analysts show a decline in the freight market in the near term, but it could stabilize in the long term.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Spot Market Rates Hit Highest Levels since January

Spot market rates for dry van and refrigerated shipments in June were the highest since January as capacity tightened due to the Roadcheck inspection blitz and increased demand.

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Newsby Steven MartinezJune 24, 2019

Trailer Orders Continue to Slide as OEMs Catch Up on Production

Trailer orders continued to slide in May as OEMs catch up on building orders from last year. But with few signs that ordering will pick up again this year and a slowing economy, could it mean lower prices for fleets in the future?

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

Truck Tonnage Decline in May Erases Most of April’s Gain

American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell by 6.1% in May, nearly erasing the 7% gain in April.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

May Was a Frigid Month for Class 8 Truck Orders

It’s no secret that orders for Class 8 trucks have been in decline this year, but May is projected to hit new lows, according to preliminary reports from FTR and ACT Research.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2019

Trailer Orders Slow Down but Production Nears All-Time Highs

Trailer orders are down this year through April but production levels are near all-time highs as OEMs work through the glut of orders from last year. 

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