Trucking costs on the rise in face of a technological shift
A Noregon research paper dives into what’s driving the increase.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves slightly in November
Still in the negatives, the slight raise comes largely due to lower fuel costs.
New report: Commercial hydrogen fuel cell use expected to grow substantially
One prediction shows that the future for heavy-duty EVs belongs to hydrogen fuel cells, over batteries.
Business cycles, trucking economics and how it all impacts your fleet
Dr. Bob Dieli, economist, MacKay & Co., took to the HDAD to help us make sense of current market conditions.
FTR: Trailer orders rose in December
However, order activity in December 2023 was 59% below December 2022.
Used truck sales end 2023 with a strong showing
Significant increases for both month-to-month and year-to-year numbers.
December trailer orders significantly lower than last year
December’s preliminary net trailer orders increased nominally from November, according to ACT Research.
Class 8 truck orders fall in December
December preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 26,500 units, falling by 15,000 units from November, ACT Research reports. “After a strong and upside-surprising November, Class 8 orders surprised in the opposite direction in 2023’s last report,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “With the largest seasonal factor of the year, seasonal
FTR Shippers Conditions Index improves as diesel prices fall
The most significant improvement was reversal of the surge in diesel prices, FTR said.
FTR: Class 8 truck market ‘performing at a high level’
Class 8 preliminary net orders for December came in at 26,620 units.
Used Class 8 values reach lowest point since 2021
Used Class 8 average retail sale prices fell 6% month-over-month in November.
Flat demand, rising costs cloud commercial tire dealer outlook in 2024
After a decade of growth, the commercial tire market now faces a host of challenges, from supply chain disruptions to fluctuating raw material costs.
