newsworthy Economy continues to cool, but danger of full freight recession dims, ACT says April 25, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Conditions warrant caution through 2020 for commercial vehicle dealers, analyst writes.Read More
newsworthy Heavy-duty truck orders continued slump in December January 4, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments FTR, ACT say pattern was expected after busy summer.Read More
transportation Heavy-duty truck orders in July to set all-time record, ACT data predict August 3, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Projected best-ever monthly gain comes during a seasonally weak period.Read More
transportation Heavy-duty truck orders hit 12-year seasonal adjusted high in June, ACT said July 18, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Fourth time in six months that net orders exceeded 40,000 unitsRead More
newsworthy Heavy-duty truck orders in January hit highest monthly levels in nearly 12 years February 5, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments ACT, FTR report best month for net new orders since March 2006.Read More
newsworthy Truck freight index shows demand surge in January to highest levels since early 2014 February 14, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Jury still out on whether trend is sustainable or one-off event.Read More
newsworthy Net heavy-duty truck orders climb to first year-on-year gain since early '15 December 20, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments November order activity 40 percent above October totals, firm says.Read More
newsworthy New orders for big rigs in June hit lowest levels in nearly six years, firm says July 7, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments June orders down 35 percent from 2015 period, ACT says.Read More
newsworthy Werner's Leathers tells truck supply chain to suck it up and live with ELD mandate April 26, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Productivity hit might be tough on front end, but highway safety, level playing field demand it, Werner president says.Read More
newsworthy Truckload spot market rates, imbalances extend 2015 weakness into 2016 January 22, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Spot prices falling to lowest levels in 2009 put shippers in the driver's seat, carriers in the trunk.Read More