Consumer spending on goods fells in January, while retail inventories saw small gains. This week saw a decline in diesel prices and slightly stronger carload and intermodal traffic.
- Sales of new homes rise after downward revision of December estimates.
- Decrease in the for-hire trucking carrier population was much smaller in February.
- Flatbed bolsters total market spot rates as van rates continue to slide.
- FMC issues final rule on detention and demurrage billing practices.