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The role of utilities in industrial production and transportation

Utilities in Industrial Production

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Shippers Face Slight Headwinds in May, But Volatility Looms Large

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Class I Shakeups, Tariff Talk & Traffic Trends: Rail Industry Mid-Year Pulse Check

FTR’s TCI Shows Strong May Reading—Is It Sustainable?

Trailer Orders Jump in June, but Market Headwinds Persist

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Justin Paris and the Art of Seeing Freight Trends Before They Happen

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Trade Tensions and Traffic Trends: What’s Shaping Surface Transportation in Mid-2025

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Economic Crosswinds Intensify Amid July Tariff Turbulence

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Spot Market Snapshot: Van and Reefer Rates Spike Amid Holiday Week Volatility

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Driving Strategic Clarity: How Derek Young Helps Clients Turn Freight Data Into Action

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Independence Week Economic Check-In: Jobs, Tariffs, and Troubling Signals

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Forecasting Freight Demand: Three ways forecasting can help you survive in '25

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The Power of Benchmarking: How Market Intelligence Can Help Fleet Owners Negotiate Better Rates

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Class 8 Orders Hit 15-Year Low in June Amid Trade and Regulatory Uncertainty

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The Housing Market: Rising Inventories, Weaker Construction

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Rail & Intermodal Roundup: What to Watch This Week

Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms

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Nonstore Retail’s Share of Total Spending Hits a Milestone

April Trucking Conditions Index Signals Underlying Instability

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Trucking Insurance Premiums Appear to Be Surging

U.S. Trailer Net Orders Fell Sharply in May to 6,738 Units

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Mid-June Market Madness: Oil, Tariffs, and the Fed's Balancing Act

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Trucking employment and wages: Where are we headed?

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Beyond Data - Building Transportation Intelligence

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School’s Out, Markets Are Up—But Tariffs Cloud the Summer Outlook

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The History of FTR: Modeling Risk, Revealing Opportunity

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Market Signals: Tariff Disputes, Diesel Declines, and a Surge in Trucking Startups

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Class 8 Truck Orders Signal Lingering Uncertainty Despite Modest Rebound

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Rail Markets This Week: Tariff Shakeups, Intermodal Slowdown, and Carload Gains

March Brings Marginal Improvement to Shippers Conditions Index

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The History of FTR: From Metrics to Market Mastery

TCI Edges into Positive Territory—But Tariff Turbulence Looms

Small Business Confidence Slips: A Warning Sign for the Broader Economy

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How FTR’s Joseph Towers Helps the Rail Industry Decode Supply, Demand, and What’s Next

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Prescription for a continued surge in imports

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May’s Market Mood: Inflation Clouds, Trade Crosswinds, and Fed Watch

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Turning Data Into Direction: Meet FTR’s Dan Moyer

Freight Market Outlook: Why “Neutral” Doesn’t Mean “Normal” for Shippers

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April Ends Like a Fading Mushroom: Big Growth Questions Ahead

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Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Post-Pandemic Low Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Economic Headwinds

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From Mental Health to Market Intelligence: A Conversation with FTR’s COO, Jami Sargent

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English Proficiency by the Numbers: A Look at Today’s Truck Driver Enforcement

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Economic Outlook: Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and Rising Uncertainty

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Navigating Rail and Intermodal Trends Amidst Tariff Uncertainty

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From Data to Decisions: Eric Starks on the Heart and History of FTR

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Flatbed Spot Loads Take a Hit After Long Climb

Truck Freight Recovery Postponed: February TCI Shows Mixed Signals

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How Freight•cast™ Connects the Dots: From Economic Shifts to Modal Splits

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Data and Intelligence Are Not the Same Thing - Why Understanding the Difference Leads to Better Decision-Making

U.S. Trailer Orders Defy Expectations in March—but Will Tariffs Disrupt Momentum?

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Inside FTR’s Forecasting Brain: A Conversation with CEO Jonathan Starks

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What Just Happened With Tariffs? And What It Could Mean for Freight and Inflation

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What’s behind March’s jump in trucking jobs?

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Volatile Week, Uncertain Future: What You Need to Know About the Latest Economic Outlook

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The Power of Market Intelligence: A Conversation with Avery Vise

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Tariffs, Trucking, and Trouble: How Policy Could Spark Stagflation

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Economic Outlook: The Fallout from Tariff Day

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Global Tariffs Shake Up Freight and Trade: What You Need to Know

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Flatbeds take the spotlight as spot market heats up

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March Class 8 Orders Drop: What Fleets Are (and Aren’t) Doing Right Now

Tariff Developments and Rail Regulatory Updates

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Tariff Developments and Rail Regulatory Updates: What to Know Ahead of April 2nd

Shippers Catch a Brief Tailwind Amid Shifting Trade Winds

Economic Outlook

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Tariffs, Tension, and Tumbling Confidence: A Fragile Start to Q2

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Mid-March Market Outlook: Recovery Amid Rising Uncertainty

U.S. Trailer Orders Hold Strong Despite Market Uncertainty

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Spot Market Update: Flatbed Rates and Volume Surge

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Five Keys to Successfully Turn Data into Intelligence

TCI for January at -2.56 Mirrors December’s Positive Reading

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Trucking Employment Declines in February; Revisions Show Industry Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Rail Traffic Rebounds After Winter Disruptions

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Tariffs Drive Record-Breaking Surge in U.S. Imports

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Class 8 Truck Orders Drop Amid Rising Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

Shippers Conditions Index Turns Negative in December, Reflecting Market Volatility

Freightcast Blog 3

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Building a Complete Picture of Freight Markets: Tons, Loads, and Ton Miles

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Leveraging Cross-Functional Collaboration for Market Intelligence Excellence

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Mexico Surges Ahead: Inbound U.S. Truck Crossings Hit New Highs in 2024

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Rail Traffic Trends: A Weak Start to 2025 Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

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Economic Turbulence in February 2025: A Market Under Pressure

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Retail Sales Take a Hit in January: What It Means for Trucking and the Broader Economy

January U.S. Trailer Orders Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth, but Headwinds Persist

Trucking Market Conditions: December TCI and the Impact of Tariffs

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Market Changes Amid Tariffs and Inflation Worries

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Trucking Payroll Employment: A Revised Perspective on the Market

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The Market Intelligence Champion: How to Identify the Right Leader for Your Organization

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Global Trade Disruptions: Navigating the Latest Tariff Shifts

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Market Volatility, Inflation Concerns, and Manufacturing Recovery

Understanding Freightcast

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The Backbone of Freight Forecasting: Understanding FTR’s Freight•cast™ Economic Model

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Consumer Spending Gains in December Driven by Durable Goods Purchases

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Market Volatility and AI Disruption

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Class 8 Truck Orders Fall Below Seasonal Expectations Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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Housing Market Trends: Rising Sales and Shifting Inventory Dynamics

Special Look at Trade and Tariffs: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025

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Rail Industry Shifts Under Trump Administration: Key Regulatory & Policy Updates

Shippers Conditions Index Improves in November Due Mostly to Fuel Costs

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Laying the Foundation: The First Steps to Building Your Market Intelligence Process

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Continuing the Conversation: Answers & Insights

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Consumer Demand: Optimism vs. Caution in a Shifting Economic Landscape

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Why Intelligence Gives You the Competitive Edge

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Industrial Production and Manufacturing: December’s Boost

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Navigating Changes in the Regulatory Environment: Trucking and Rail Perspectives

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Tariffs and Their Ripple Effects: Key Insights for Strategic Planning

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How to Embed TI into your Organization's DNA

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Understanding the Scope of Presidential Power on Tariffs

Trucking Conditions Index for November Shows Optimistic Outlook for Carriers

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A Look at December’s Transportation Employment Trends

Utilities in Transporation

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Understanding the Role of Utilities in Industrial Production and Transportation

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Port Strike Averted: A Recap of the ILA-USMX Negotiations

A Look into Demand and Freight Indicators

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Delivering great data for good decisions!

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December Class 8 Net Orders: Key Insights for Strategic Planning in 2025

How to Integrate Market Intelligence into Your Business Processes

Why 2025 Demands a Fresh Approach to Transportation Costs

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Weekly Transportation Update: Price inflation was a bit stronger in November for consumers and businesses

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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 227,000 payroll jobs in November as unemployment ticks up

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Weekly Transportation Update: Housing starts and permits fade in October as backlog declines

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Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing production falls in October

EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU

Weekly Transportation Update: Election of President Trump likely to shake up trade, labor policies

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Weekly Transportation Update: Imports, consumer spending fuel a strong freight economy in Q3

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Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of new and existing homes were mixed in September

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Weekly Transportation Update: Hurricanes, Boeing strike hit industrial production in September

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Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer price increases hold steady in September

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Weekly Transportation Update: East/Gulf Coast container terminal strike suspended after three days

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Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending was sluggish in August as inflation cooled

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Weekly Transportation Update: The Fed cuts the target federal funds rate by half a point

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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 142,000 payroll jobs in August; the unemployment rate edges lower.

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Weekly Transportation Update: Vehicle purchases spur consumer spending; personal saving rate sinks.

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Weekly Transportation Update: Home sales rise in July, especially sales of new homes

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Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive output, Hurricane Beryl hit industrial activity in July

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Weekly Transportation Update: First-time claims for unemployment benefits fall sharply

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Weekly Transportation Update: The U.S. economy adds just 114,000 payroll jobs in July

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Weekly Transportation Update: The freight transportation economy posts strong gain in Q2

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Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output strengthens as automotive nearly matches its record

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Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation falls m/m for the first time in just over four years

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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 206,000 payroll jobs as the unemployment rate rises to 4.1%

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Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending rises in May after downward revisions.

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Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output rises in May and is basically flat y/y

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Weekly Transportation Update: May sees no inflation at either the consumer or producer level

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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 272,000 payroll jobs in May; unemployment ticks up

Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending on goods falls in April

Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of new and existing homes decline in April

Weekly Transportation Update: Industrial production and retail sales were flat in April versus March

Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale sector sales decline more than inventories in March

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economy adds 175,000 payroll jobs in April

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economic growth slowed in Q1, but strong goods imports were a factor

Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive production was quite strong in March

Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation rose in March at the same rate as February

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 303,000 payroll jobs in March as unemployment dips

Weekly Transportation Update: Durable goods orders edge higher in February

Weekly Transportation Update: Housing starts rebound in February after weather-induced drop

Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing’s February gain fails to offset January drop in output

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 275,000 payroll jobs in February

Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer spending on goods falls sharply in January

Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of existing homes on the rise

Weekly Transportation Update: Retail sales decline in January, but weather might have been a factor

Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale inventories rise in December but so do sales

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 353,000 payroll jobs, seasonally adjusted, in January

Weekly Transportation Update: The economy sees solid growth in Q4 as does the freight economy

Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output holds steady as automotive continues recovery

Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation ticks up in December but remains fairly cool

Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive sector rebound bolsters manufacturing output

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 199,000 payroll jobs in November

Weekly Transportation Update: Retail inventories aside from automotive are extraordinarily lean.

Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing holds steady aside from inevitable automotive drop

Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale inventories were leaner in September

Weekly Transportation Update: Economic growth and the freight economy were robust in Q3

Weekly Transportation Update: Freight Economy Sinks as Overall Economy Grows

Weekly Transportation Update: Historically Strong Auto Output Falls in Short-Term

Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years

Weekly Transportation Update: Employment Growth Cools in June

Weekly Transportation Update: Housing Starts Surge as Existing Homes Sales Flounder

Weekly Transportation Update: Auto and Light Truck Sales Decline But Remain Above 2022 Average

Weekly Transportation Update: Job Openings Rise for First Time Since December

Weekly Transportation Update: Core Capital Goods Orders Rise in April

Weekly Transportation Update: Retail Sales Hold Steady

Weekly Transportation Update: Unemployment Hits 54-Year Low

Weekly Transportation Update: Housing Starts Ease After Strong February

Weekly Transportation Update: Inflation Cools While Job Growth Impresses

Weekly Transportation Update: Job Openings Fall For Second Straight Month

Weekly Transportation Update: Industrial Production Weaker As Automotive Drives Retail Inventory Growth

Weekly Transportation Update: Existing Home Sales Trend Upward After Long Fall

Weekly Transportation Update: Lean Retail Inventories Reduce Prospects for Correction

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. Jobs Rise Overall While Trucking Jobs Drop

Weekly Transportation Update: Mortgage Rates Rise While Diesel Prices Fall

Weekly Transportation Update: Real Consumer Spending Rises While Existing Home Sales Fall

Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing and Retail Make Up For Weak Housing Starts

Weekly Transportation Update: Victory For Carriers in Chassis Choice Case

Weekly Transportation Update: Unemployment Plummets to Levels Not Seen in 50 Years

Weekly Transportation Update: A Growing Economy Does Little For Freight Demand

Weekly Transportation Update: Retail Sales Decline as Manufacturing Output Drops

Weekly Transportation Update: Falling Gas Prices Ease Consumer Spending

Weekly Transportation Update: Inflation Eases But Remains a Worry

Weekly Transportation Update: GDP Rises as Goods Transport Falls

Weekly Transportation Update: September Strong for Production and Manufacturing

Weekly Transportation Update: New Home Sales Surprise with a Sharp Rebound

Weekly Transportation Update: Production Dips Due to Weaker Utilities Output

Weekly Transportation Update: Falling Fuel Prices Hit Wholesalers Hard

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Morning Coffee: Wall Street Ends Lower in Three Major Indexes

The Economy: Recession? Or a Near Miss?

2022 Mid-Year Look Around

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