ELDs, Driver Shortage Send Trailer Orders to All-Time: FTR Monday January 15, 2018 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment Net trailer orders reached an all-time high of 47,000 units in December, according to preliminary data from FTR.
Trucking Helps U.S.-NAFTA Freight Value Post 12th Straight Gain Saturday January 13, 2018 | Business Conditions The value of U.S.-Canada freight flows increased by 6.8% to $49.7 billion from October 2016 to October 2017, as the value of freight on all five major modes increased from a year earlier.
Strong Class 8 Orders Create Backlogs Friday January 12, 2018 | Business Conditions ACT Research reports Class 8 truck build backlogs grew by 10,100 units to 115,200 units in November.
FTR Predicts Strong Trucking Outlook for 2018 Friday January 12, 2018 | Business Conditions While there is some expectation the market could soften a bit this year, 2018 still projects to be strong overall