There are a couple of indices out there from June showing that the trucking market is on the rise. ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index went from 50.2 in May to 70.4 in June. April’s number showed a steep low with 19.3. The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage…
According to American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, truck tonnage increased 8.7% in June. As more states lift restrictions, truck usage and tonnage were bound to increase. When compared to June 2019, the numbers were down 1.3%, but given the health crisis, it wasn’t that small…
The American Trucking Associations has released its annual compendium of data – ATA American Trucking Trends 2020. This is a comprehensive look into what went on in the trucking industry last year. In this industry, trends are an indispensable tool for those making the decisions. Some of the trends analyzed…
The holiday weekend is upon us and the truck drivers of the American Trucking Association’s Share the Road safety program have some advice to share with all of us to stay safe this busy weekend. This is one of the busiest travel weekends and the top piece of advice given…
According to the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index put out by the American Trucking Associations, truck tonnage fell 1% in May. In April, this report showed a fall of 10.3% in truck tonnage but ATA’s Chief Economist is not too concerned about it. There are still many indicators out there that…
American Trucking Associations is asking for nominations for the next round of captains for America’s Road Team. Since 1986, this elite group of professional drivers put a safe and positive face on the trucking industry. They go out and educate people all over the country regarding how the trucking industry…
Registration has been opened for the 2020 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. With the theme of “Moving Forward from Crisis to Recovery,” this year’s exhibition will be at Denver’s Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center on October 24-27. They have also announced some of the guest speakers: former…
Mack Trucks and the American Trucking Associations are teaming up with the American Logistics Aid Network to deliver vital supplies to nonprofit organizations around the country. Food and personal care items will be delivered to organizations including Feed the Children and Joshua’s Heart Foundation, who will then distributed the supplies…
The American Trucking Associations has released the newest results of its Driver Compensation Study. The last study was done in 2017, and when compared to the data from 2019, shows an average driver pay increase of $6,000, including bonuses. Some of the fleets who responded to the study reported that…
According to the American Trucking Associations, the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 12.2%. In March, there was a small increase of 0.4% so this was quite the decline. This historic drop is no doubt a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting everyone in the country, especially those in the trucking…