by - June 5, 2023 2:50 pm
Industry leaders had expected an economic recession in the first half of this year, but they got a freight recession instead. Freight demand remains soft, and capacity is loose. According…
by - February 28, 2022 2:38 pm
Freight market disruptions looked to have peaked in recent weeks, and this might lead investors to a bearish view of the broader market, analysts said. In a recent industry note…
by - December 7, 2021 1:50 pm
The trucking industry has benefited from a growing economy, but some headwinds remain like inflation and the pandemic, an industry economist said. Still, another economist said when freight demand softens,…
by - April 26, 2021 3:52 pm
The truck freight market in the United States softened in the first quarter, from the previous period, according to a recent U.S. Bank report. But first-quarter softening is not unusual…
by - June 24, 2020 1:15 pm
As economic activity has risen so has freight demand, yet for-hire truck shipments fell slightly in May, from April. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage…
by - April 30, 2013 10:23 pm
Easter timing and cold spring weather have tempered retail trends, according to a recent report by Baird Equity Research. Baird said industrial trends have moderated creating a softer-than-expected start to…
