Truckload rates
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Updated: Covenant looking for more “predictability” in its operations
Covenant released earnings results in-line with its previously lowered expectations as it seeks "predictability" in its operations for the remainder of 2019.
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Another truckload carrier announces earnings warning
The combination of volume weakness, excess capacity, declining rates and formidable year-over-year earnings comparisons have resulted in the public carriers finally waving the white flag…
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June Cass report presents a couple of alarming questions
The Cass Freight Index Report offers two questions. “Has economic contraction already begun? Will GDP be negative in Q2?”
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Chart of the Week
Reefer carriers weathering softening market more efficiently than van
Reefer carriers are weathering the cooling freight market more efficiently than two of the main trailer types. An interesting data point supports this claim.
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Market Insight
FreightWaves research: Amazon’s new online freight platform is viewed negatively by 8 of 10 carriers and freight brokers
The FreightWaves Intel Group surveyed over 800 carriers, shippers and brokers about the entry of Amazon into online freight brokerage. Read about the survey's results…
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Cass data negative in May, “signaling an economic contraction”
The report showed further deceleration in the freight markets in May and warns an economic contraction could be underway.
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FreightWaves releases agricultural truckload rates and additional warehousing/real estate data in SONAR
FreightWaves adds agricultural truckload prices and numerous warehousing and real estate data points to SONAR.
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Today’s Pickup: truckload business booming, no warning signs yet
The truckload business is booming, but how high will rates go? Hyundai Merchant Marine orders 20 new containerships; China keeps the door open on US…
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Economics
Stifel returns to regular trucking coverage with a bang
Stifel returns to trucking with an array of notes on individual carriers and a comprehensive industry update. Analysts expect 12% increase in truckload rates y/y,…
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Autonomous Trucking
Why self-driving trucks are good for truckers, and why that’s good for everyone
Signs are pointing to a new reality: self-driving trucks will help the industry. And the people who keep it running will continue to show us…
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