The analysts at ACT Research are losing confidence that lingering supply chain issues will subside enough to enable manufacturers to ramp up commercial truck production anytime soon. In its Commercial Vehicle…
Parts Shortages Continues to Curtail Truck Production: ACT En savoir plus
The American Transportation Research Institute’s board approved its top research priorities for the year, which include topics focused on impacts on the trucking industry’s workforce, operational impacts from predatory towing,…
With historic inflation and supply chain constraints amid high freight demand still creating equipment acquisition concerns, Corcentric – a financial procurement and asset management services company – recommends stepping up…
Interest Rates Could Keep Lid on ‘Astronomical’ Used Truck Values En savoir plus
According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, the deterioration of some freight-related metrics that began in March continued through April and into early May. ACT’s State…
Commercial Truck Markets Performing ‘Balancing Act’ En savoir plus
Fuel prices, inflation, and global uncertainties are starting to put a drag on both trucking and the economy, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The freight market analyst…
Is the Freight Cycle Pendulum Swinging? En savoir plus
Canadian spot market load volumes continued to surge in March but the pace of growth is slowing, according to Loadlink Technologies. March data also showed an increase in truck postings,…
Canada Spot Volumes Remain at Record Levels En savoir plus
A vast majority of truck drivers (83.8%) believe the fleets they work for values driver safety “above all else” and almost an identical amount enjoy working for their companies and…
Survey: Drivers Overall Happy With Jobs, but Want to be Paid for All Time on Duty En savoir plus
Canada’s used truck tractors are commanding values 50% higher than those paid a year ago, according to Ritchie Bros. Prices in the U.S. were up 58% year over year, and…
Canadian Used Truck Prices Soar 50% En savoir plus
Demand for trailers remains strong in the U.S., with February’s net orders reaching levels not seen since December 2020. The 37,900 units booked during the month were up 40% over…
Trailer Order Backlogs into Dec: ACT En savoir plus
