EPISODE · Oct 20, 2021 · 2 MIN
Transport Topics (Oct. 20, 2021)
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Truck tonnage hit a 2021 high in September, increasing both on a sequential basis and year-over-year. The American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reached 112.9, marking a 1.7% increase over year-ago levels, and up 2.4% compared with August. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said, “It is good that tonnage rose in September, but it is important to note that this is happening because each truck is hauling more, not from an increase in the amount of equipment operated.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Truck tonnage hit a 2021 high in September, increasing both on a sequential basis and year-over-year. The American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reached 112.9, marking a 1.7% increase over year-ago levels, and up 2.4% compared with August. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said, “It is good that tonnage rose in September, but it is important to note that this is happening because each truck is hauling more, not from an increase in the amount of equipment operated.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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