Supply Chain ATA reports small rise in truck tonnage index February 18, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.1% in January after rising 0.5% in December. In January, the index equaled 117.4, compared…
Supply Chain ATA says freight tonnage to increase 25.6% by 2030 August 21, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is predicting continued growth in the industry, with a 25.6% increase in tonnage by 2030. The projection stems from the ATA’s latest…
Business Management Truck tonnage slipped in March April 23, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 2.3% in March, but was 1.6% stronger year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “In March, and really the first quarter…
Business Management ‘Banner year’ for truck tonnage comes to end January 22, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage dipped 4.3% in December, but closed out the full year 2018 up 6.6% compared to 2017. That marked the largest annual gain since…
Business Management Race to beat tariffs causes truck tonnage spike November 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage spiked 6.3% in October, posting a year-over-year increase of 9.5%. “After slowing at the end of the third quarter, truck freight surged in…
Business Management Truck tonnage softens in Q3 October 23, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slid 0.8% in September, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Truck freight slowed at the end of the third quarter,” said ATA…
Business Management One of the best freight markets ever continues: ATA June 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.7% in May, and was 7.8% stronger than May 2017, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The ATA also revised up…
Supply Chain Truck tonnage surges 9.5% compared to April 2017 May 22, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) truck tonnage index was up 9.5% in April compared to the same time last year, the largest ever year-over-year increase since October 2017.
Business Management Truck tonnage decreases, but remains strong April 24, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. decreased 1.1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The February decline was revised down from 2.6%, to 0.8%.
Business Management U.S. truck tonnage up 2% in January February 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 2% in January, reflecting a solid freight environment in a typically weak month. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index…
Business Management Rising truck tonnage reflects strong economy: ATA December 19, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage spiked 2.3% in November, adding to the 3.9% increase recorded in October. The American Trucking Associations reported the index was up 7.6% year-over-year…
Business Management U.S. truck tonnage surprises in August September 19, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 7.1% in August, and was up 8.2% year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Year-to-date, tonnage is up 2.1% compared to…
Business Management US truck tonnage slips in October November 22, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage decreased 0.3% in October, but American Trucking Associations’ chief economist Bob Costello says the trough is likely near. Tonnage was down 0.9% year-over-year in…
Business Management US truck tonnage soft in June on elevated inventory-to-sales ratios July 21, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — US for-hire truck tonnage slid 0.5% in June, following a revised gain of 0.8% in May, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations. The…
Business Management US truck tonnage posts small gain in May June 23, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage gained 1.1% in May, following a revised loss of 1.4% in April. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported tonnage was up 1.8% compared…