Truck tonnage in August surged 7.4% when measured against the same month a year ago, and on a sequential basis it rose 2.8% from July, according to American Trucking Associations.
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The year-over-year increase was the largest gain since 2018 and the month-over-month jump is the biggest since 2019, ATA's Bob Costello says. (John Somers II for Transport Topics)
Truck Tonnage in August Surges 7.4% Year-Over-Year
The year-over-year increase was the largest gain since 2018 and the month-over-month jump is the biggest since 2019, ATA's Bob Costello says. (John Somers II for Transport Topics) Business, Equipment, Logistics, Breaking News 
The truck driver shortage and difficulties purchasing new and used equipment have contributed to the flat index reading month-to-month. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Truck Tonnage Up 2.4% Year-Over-Year in February
The truck driver shortage and difficulties purchasing new and used equipment have contributed to the flat index reading month-to-month. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Truck tonnage in February increased 2.4% compared with the same month a year ago, and American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Index equaled 115.3, the federation announced March 22.
March 22, 2022 Business, Logistics, Breaking News 
January's gain was the sixth straight totaling 4.4%, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Truck Tonnage Extends Streak of Gains in January
January's gain was the sixth straight totaling 4.4%, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Truck tonnage in January rose 1.2% when measured against year-ago levels, marking the fifth consecutive month for a year-over-year increase, American Trucking Associations said.
February 22, 2022 Business, Equipment, Breaking News 
Truck tonnage has leveled off yet still remains above 2020 levels, according to ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Truck Tonnage Rises Slightly in June
Truck tonnage has leveled off yet still remains above 2020 levels, according to ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Truck tonnage in June inched up 0.5% compared with year-ago levels, a slowdown compared with recent months amid a tempering of freight activity nationwide, according to American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
July 20, 2021 Business, Logistics, Breaking News 
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ATA Truck Tonnage Increased 3.3% in 2019
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsTruck tonnage for 2019 increased 3.3%, softer than year-ago levels but continuing a streak of annual gains, American Trucking Associations announced Jan. 21.
January 21, 2020 Business, Logistics 
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ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index Rises 3.5% Over September 2018
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsTruck tonnage for the month of September rose 3.5% compared with year-ago levels, and inched up on a sequential basis over August 2019, according to American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
October 22, 2019 Business 
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Truck Tonnage Posts 0.4% November Gain, ATA Index Shows
TT File PhotoAmerican Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased to 118.9 in November from 118.4 in October, a 0.4% gain.
December 18, 2018 Business, Logistics 
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Truck Tonnage Dips, but Freight Outlook Remains Strong
cobalt123/FlickrA year-long surge in freight volume continues despite a modest dip in a widely followed truck tonnage index over the past two months.
October 25, 2018 Business 
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Tonnage Springs 9.5% Higher in April
U.S. Xpress truck by John Sommers II for Transport TopicsTruck tonnage jumped 9.5% in April compared with the same period a year ago, according to American Trucking Associations’ monthly for-hire truck tonnage index.
May 22, 2018 Business 
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Tonnage Remains Solid, Takes Breather in March
C.R. EnglandTruck tonnage rose 6.3% in March compared with the same period a year ago, according to American Trucking Associations’ monthly for-hire truck tonnage index.
April 24, 2018