Economics

Trucking is an indicator of the overall health of the United States, while domestic and international economic developments can alter the industry’s outlook in an instant. From Wall Street to Main Street, this category focuses on what it all means for your business.

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2024 won't get much worse for trucking, analyst says

March 5, 2024
While FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index has been negative for every month in 2023, an FTR analyst says that 2024 could be the start of a slow recovery.
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Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel drops while gasoline goes up

March 5, 2024
The first full week of March saw diesel prices dip with a nationwide average of $4.022 per gallon. Meanwhile, gasoline prices increased at a much higher rate, with the national...
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Diesel and gasoline prices slip as spring nears

Feb. 27, 2024
Diesel prices fell in most regions of the U.S. the last week of February, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average for diesel is now $4.058...
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News

February freight market mixes slow demand with unusual variables

Feb. 23, 2024
Truck posts, load posts, and rates are down year-over-year as the freight market continues to adjust to slow demand and excess capacity.
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As U.S.-Mexico trade increases, Ryder expands operations around Laredo Port

Feb. 21, 2024
Ryder System has opened a new multiclient warehouse and cross dock in Laredo, Texas, and expanded its drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

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