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While low spot rates reveal a silver lining, truck build cuts appear imminent

Jan. 15, 2024
FTR, Truckstop, and ACT Research highlight spot rates and market outlooks for the new year.

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Class 8 orders and spot rates: Early data is showing a dim end to 2023

Nov. 21, 2023
With production slots open and the holiday season around the corner, analysts predict brighter times ahead for the trucking industry. But the data is showing a dim end to 2023...
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Fleet executives provide first glimpses into ’24

Nov. 15, 2023
"There isn’t anything that looks like salvation," but some leadership teams are ready to take back some price.
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Spot rates are lowest in three years, moderate expectations for Class 8 trucks and trailers

Oct. 12, 2023
Expectations for Class 8 trucks and trailers are moderate, as the freight market remains 'elusive.’ Future freight rebounds may also cause equipment production to slow due to ...
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Survey: Brokers optimistic about 2024, despite weak freight rates and demand

Sept. 8, 2023
Though spot rates have ticked up, they’re still running well below 2021, 2022, and the five-year averages for dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed. But 61% in the Bloomberg/Truckstop...

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