Commodity prices
- Equipment
Here’s why truck manufacturers’ current order discipline won’t last
Don’t expect the restrictions that truck manufacturers are imposing on Class 8 order intake to last. There’s too much at stake.
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New trailer orders rebound in March but supply chain still broken
New trailer orders surged to their highest level in 15 months in March, but a supply chain fraught with trouble means it could be an…
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Trucking is a commodity. Service is not.
FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes methods to generate more revenue in a trucking downturn.
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Daily Infographic: Top commodities by weight and value
Top commodities by weight and value
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Daimler Trucks is short of workers across the board, CEO says
From a shortage of truck production workers to parts depot staff, Daimler Trucks North America is trying to keep up with blistering demand.
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April trailer orders slide but blow away near-zero builds a year ago
New trailer orders slid dramatically in April as manufacturers had more dry and refrigerated van bookings than they could build.
Read More » - Inside FreightWaves
Barchart CEO Haraburda discusses financial data business and our new partnership
We spoke with Mark Haraburda about FreightWaves’ new data and content partnership with Barchart, a leading digital provider of commodities and futures data.
Read More » - Economics
Today’s Pickup: Sugar commodity futures are at the lowest in nearly three years as demand decreases
Global sugar prices fall over record production and decreasing demand; oil squeeze looks to be inevitable; Walmart’s size might not help much if prices keep…
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An “act of God” puts the squeeze on lemons
The price for cartons of lemons (sizes 95-115) at wholesale was $36 to $39 on June 1 and as of last Friday was $52 to…
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Today’s Pickup: markets uncertain, awaiting details after Singapore Summit
“We’re still in a little bit of wait and see mode in terms of detail, but I think the outcome is pretty positive in my…
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