Truck capacity
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Economics
FTR’s State of Freight: capacity to remain tight, economy in strong but tricky time
The economy remains strong, and capacity tight, although buffeted by some headwinds.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Increasing truck tonnage index indicates a robust freight environment
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index has risen by 2.2% this month after a minor dip in March, and is 9.5% higher…
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News
Lanehub’s unique approach to securing capacity for shippers and carriers
Lanehub is developing a social network where mostly shippers and carriers come together to identify long term efficiencies by aligning…
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News
Capacity crunch at “unprecedented levels” says DAT analyst
“We are seeing what you are feeling,” says DAT data analytics consultant, Alex Perry.
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Economics
No, capacity is not coming back to the market
Orders for new Class 8 trucks are surging, but used truck prices and workforce growth are weak, suggesting that overall…
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Canada
RoadLaunch simplifies the process of identifying capacity, receiving rate quotes
RoadLaunch, a startup based out of Ontario, Canada, has developed a solution that digitizes the available capacity of trucks and…
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Infographics
Infographic: ELD mandate worsens capacity crunch
ELD fine enforcement hit during peak holiday retail season. Watch out for April's 'hard enforcement' period, which will coincide with…
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News
Capacity shortage forces retailers to penalize late deliveries
Kroger has joined Walmart in charging accessorial fees for late deliveries to their retail stores, citing lost sales of 10%…
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Economics
American oil production expected to reach all-time high in 2018
American oil production and the number of rigs should reach record highs in 2018. This is good news for trucking:…
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Economics
Today’s Pickup: ELDs to cause 3.44% hit to capacity, according to Morgan Stanley survey
The seventh and final ELD survey conducted by Morgan Stanley before the Dec. 18 compliance date has found that capacity…
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