National Truckload Index
Thomas Wasson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Loaded and Rolling: ATA truck tonnage data; Podcast on freight journalism
The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8% in August after a disappointing 1.5% drop in July. The ATA data primarily relates to contracted freight tonnage volumes and is a useful indicator of shipping activity.
Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Shippers’ revenge is coming for truckload carriers
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides insight into the state of trucking contract rates.
Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves
Sunday, May 22, 2022
A major cause of inflation may have peaked; that’s good news for consumers but bad news for trucking companies
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes truckload contract rates and where they may be headed.