FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for…
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell into negative territory for the first time since August 2018, with a -0.36 reading. After a huge positive spike as COVID-19 impacted fr...
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ACT Research: August Used Truck…
According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes were up 17% year-to-da...
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Unemployment Claims Increased Slightly Week…
States reported that 870,000 U.S. workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Sept. 19, up 10,000 from last week. The total number of workers continuing to c...
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Unemployment Rates Down in 41…
Unemployment rates were lower in August 2020 in 41 states, higher in two states, and stable in seven states and the District of Columbia. All 50 states and the District had jobless...
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ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index…
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with August data, showed a continuing tight trucking market, with volume and rate surges ongoing and driver availability dete...
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New Home Sales Up 4.8…
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for August 2020: New Home Sales Sal...
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Durable Goods Orders Increased to…
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the August advance report on durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories and orders: New Orders New orders for manufactured durable goods...
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ACT Research: Perfect Storm of…
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that an unforeseen robustness of the perfect storm of positives into late spring and summer, following...
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Employment, Real Output Growth Projections…
Employment and real output growth are projected to slow from 2019 to 2029. One in four people will be ages 65 and older in 2029, contributing to slower projected growth in the labo...
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