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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.2% in April
“There’s a significant amount of freight to be hauled from this much stronger economy,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello, “so it’s no surprise that truck tonnage was robust again in April.” Costello said he continued to be “very optimistic” about the outlook for the general economy and the trucking industry. “Solid manufacturing production, inventory rebuilding, and strong retail sales will keep motor carriers busy for some time,” he said.
Tonnage is up, capacity is down, rising rates should follow, right?