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ATA Truck Tonnage Reaches 3-Year High in February
Transport Topics Connor D. Wolf March 26, 2026
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.6% sequentially to 116.2 in February from 113.3 in January. The results also marked a 2.1% increase from 2025, which is the largest year-over-year gain since October 2022.
Link: American Trucking Associations Tonnage Reached the Highest Level in Three Years
Freight Cycle Finding a Higher Gear
ACT Research March 26, 2026
“Since there is generally no fuel surcharge in the spot market, it’s remarkable that spot rates have risen about as much as fuel costs in the past few weeks,” said Tim Denoyer, ACT Research’s Vice President and Senior Analyst.
“Diesel costs spiked 25¢–30¢ per mile for TL fleets, which typically comes out of the spot market trucker’s pocket. But, with a lot of marginal fleets on the edge, the jump in diesel prices tightened capacity almost immediately, with spot dynamics tightening through March, demonstrating a tight market for the first time in about four years.
Saia names Americold marketing leader as VP
Trucking Dive David Taube March 26, 2026
Saia hired Lisa Silverboard as VP of marketing to lead communications and community affairs work and strengthen the company’s brand, according to a news release last week.
Class 8 Sales in February Hit Eighth Month Below Prior Year
Transport Topics Connor D. Wolf March 26, 2026
U.S. Class 8 retail sales slipped again in February, extending an eight‑month streak of year‑over‑year declines and underscoring the uncertainty clouding the 2026 economic outlook — even as the market posted a modest sequential gain.
Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities
Transport Topics Connor D. Wolf March 26, 2026
U.S. trailer orders in February came in below prior-year results as the sector began working down peak-season backlogs.
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