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

The FTR Experts | June 12, 2023

Auto sector continues to fuel higher U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.

Auto and light truck sales declined in May but were still well above the 2022 average.
Wholesale inventories are still highly elevated relative to sales..
Spot volume falls during Memorial Day holiday week, but rates change little..
Intermodal and carload volumes fall as expected during the holiday week..

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