Tonnage Sets New Record
American Trucking Associations tonnage index reached another record in August, rising 6.9% from a year earlier as prospects brighten for continued improvement in some freight markets.
September 30, 2013Tonnage Rises 6.9% in August to All-Time High
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted tonnage reached another all-time record last month, rising 6.9% year-over-year to 126.9 as trucking activity continued to improve.
Tonnage Rises 4.7% in July, Buoyed by Heavier Shipments
U.S. truck tonnage rose 4.7% in July from the year-ago level and remained near a record high, bolstered by heavy freight related to the housing, oil and natural-gas markets.
August 26, 2013July Truck Tonnage Rises 4.7%
Truck tonnage rose 4.7% in July from the same month last year, American Trucking Associations said.
August 20, 2013Truck Tonnage Rises 5.9%
Truck tonnage jumped 5.9% last month from a year ago as heavy freight for housing, automotive and other customers continued to push American Trucking Associations’ cargo index higher.
July 29, 2013June Truck Tonnage Rises 5.9% to Record
Truck tonnage rose 5.9% in June from the same month last year to a record high, American Trucking Associations said.
July 23, 2013May Truck Tonnage Sets Record
U.S. truck tonnage set an all-time record last month as it increased 6.7% above last May’s level, driven by improved housing, energy and automotive demand, American Trucking Associations reported last week.
June 24, 2013Truck Tonnage Jumps 6.7% to Record in May
Truck tonnage jumped 6.7% in May to a record high from the same month last year, the largest year-over-year gain since December 2011, American Trucking Associations said Tuesday.
June 18, 2013April Tonnage Increases 4.3% Despite Weather Disruptions
Truck tonnage rose 4.3% in April from a year earlier, exceeding analysts’ expectations, despite violent weather that disrupted parts of the country, American Trucking Associations reported last week.
May 27, 2013Truck Tonnage Rises 4.3% in April
Truck tonnage rose 4.3% in April from the same month last year, the largest year-over-year gain since January, American Trucking Associations said in its monthly report.
May 22, 2013