Truck freight volumes and spending continued to drop in the second quarter, but at a slower pace than recent quarters, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. Shipments increased in three regions – the West, Northeast and Southeast –...
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August 02, 2024, 07:20 AM
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Truck freight volume and spending in the second quarter of 2023 declined by the highest levels since the early days of the pandemic, the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed. Spending by shippers dropped 10.9 percent compared to the second...
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August 02, 2023, 07:20 AM
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FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for April was basically unchanged from the previous month with a moderately negative reading of -5.4. The index is expected to remain in a tight range throughout the summer, potentially deteriorating...
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June 14, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Truckinginfo reported the March FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index demonstrated little change from February results. According to the report, the index currently stands at -5.3, representing a moderately unfavorable condition for shippers...
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May 15, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Commercial Carrier Journal reported that the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 3.9% in December from November, representing the largest monthly rise in 17 years, which brought the level of freight shipments to an...
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February 09, 2012, 07:00 AM
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