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capacity
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Capacity looks to slash operating costs with new Sabre terminal truck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the terminal truck world, new models don’t come along often. So it was with much enthusiasm that Capacity introduced at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, its new Sabre design. The Sabre, thusly named because…
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Capacity of Ontario wins Capacity’s first President’s Award
LONGVIEW, Texas — Capacity of Ontario has won the first annual President’s Award from shunt truck manufacturer Capacity. “When Capacity of Ontario took over the market nearly three years ago, they didn’t miss a beat,” announced Jerry Looney, national sales…
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Trucking conditions remain favourable: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US remained in positive territory in October, according to the most recent FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The October reading of 8.53 fell slightly from September’s level, reflecting continuing strong fundamentals for trucking firms.…
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DAT reveals more US loads and capacity
Beaverton, Ore. — After the US took its annual Thanksgiving break, the nation got right back to business, resulting in both increased loads and capacity. According to DAT Solutions, for the week ending December 6, the number of loads posted…
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Tight truck capacity putting pressure on shippers: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shippers continue to feel the effect of tight trucking capacity, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index compiled by FTR. The reading of -6.6 in September was basically unchanged from the previous month and reflects sustained capacity…
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DAT reveals lower volumes and increased capacity
BEAVERTON, Ore. – More capacity and less freight are the two trends that marked the second week in October. According to DAT Solutions, which publishes figures from the DAT network of load boards, van, refrigerated, and flatbed capacity grew 3.6%…
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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index edges higher
Has the capacity crisis arrived?
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HERE ARE THREE THINGS FLEETS NEED TO BE WATCHING
Generally speaking, the trucking industry seems to be humming along at a brisk pace right now, with healthy freight volumes leading to strong truck order activity and even reports that rate increases are being successfully passed along, or soon will…
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Shippers should expect higher trucking rates: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shippers should expect to pay more for freight transportation services through the remainder of the year, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. FTR reported its SCI for May remained basically unchanged, with a reading of…
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Conference links up data and economic outlooks
Before adjourning to a rain-drenched golf course, the speakers at the 2014 Link Conference and Golf Tournament all hit holes-in-one with their presentations. The event which was held at Lionhead Golf and Country Club in Brampton, Ontario, was TransCore LinkLogistics’…
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TRUCKING MAY HAVE TO DOUBLE HIRING ACTIVITY BY 2018
Industry forecaster FTR held an eye-opening Webinar recently, to discuss the effect regulatory drag is having on trucking industry productivity. Between the 1930s and mid-90s, trucking regulations actually increased productivity by 150%. Now, they’re having the opposite effect. FTR is…
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Trucking may have to double hiring by 2018 to offset productivity losses: FTR
The constricting effects of US regulations on trucking productivity could leave the industry having to hire twice as many drivers by 2018 as it does today, just to offset productivity losses. But Noel Perry, senior consultant with FTR, said that…
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Ontario carriers continue to feel good about business conditions
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario truckers continued to express optimism when responding to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey of business conditions. The Q2 survey indicated carrier optimism in Ontario had reached its highest levels of the past decade. Their…
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Trucking rates to increase 4-6% this year, FTR projects
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shippers in the US are continuing to deal with extremely tight capacity, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The March reading was unchanged from February, at about -8.7, indicating “extremely tight capacity available to haul…
