Growth at U.S. service industries in August comfortably topped expectations on the sharpest monthly rebound in business activity since early 2008, favorable figures that were tempered by a slowdown in hiring.
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ATA Forecast Projects Continued Freight Growth
American Trucking Associations' latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast projects a 35% rise in total freight tonnage between 2016 and 2027.
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Fleet Survivors Primed for Growth as Economy Improves, Graves Says
Many years of navigating through a challenging economic and legislative environment has left trucking fleets more efficient than ever and primed to take advantage of new business opportunities, according to the president of American Trucking Associations.
October 7, 2013Business
Trucking Sees Slow Growth in New Year
The forecast for the year ahead for trucking looks a lot like what happened in the year just ended, with economic growth hampered by elevated levels of unemployment, weak spending by consumers and businesses, and ongoing uncertainty about federal spending and taxes.
January 7, 2013Business
U.S. Heavy-Duty Fleet Expands at Fastest Rate Since Late 2009
The nation’s heavy-duty truck fleet grew in the first quarter for only the second time over the past 30 months, climbing 0.37% to 3.53 million vehicles registered on March 31.
May 28, 2012