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Weekly Transportation Update: GDP Rises as Goods Transport Falls

Written by The FTR Experts | 10/31/22 4:15 PM

GDP rises in Q3, but the goods transport economy fades



  • New orders for core capital goods see largest decrease since May 2021.
  • Sales of new homes fall in September after August’s surprising increase.
  • The trucking spot market sees volume growth, mostly stable rates in the latest week.
  • Railroad labor issues return to the spotlight.