Transport Topics reviews two recent TCP surveys that indicate a slowing in freight demand as well as “continued capacity constraints.” TCP’s fourth quarter Business Expectations survey showed that 34% of the fleets surveyed are planning to add equipment in the next 12 months but this is primarily replacement of aging equipment. To read more about TCP’s recent survey and industry trends such as driver additions, click here.
December 20, 2010 -
Carriers Anticipate Continued Capacity Constraints
December 16, 2010 -
Carriers Worried About Labor Shortages
Truckinginfo.com covers the recent survey conducted by TCP which shows that carriers are worried about labor shortages. Read more.
December 15, 2010 -
Issues Carriers Will Face in 2011
Fleet Owner cites the recent TCP Business Expectations Survey in its article geared towards the issues that carriers will face in 2011. These issues include driver shortages and small fleet survivability. Read the full article here. Read more.
December 13, 2010 -
Carriers Shifting to a More Aggressive Tractor Replacement Plan
The fourth quarter Business Expectations Survey was cited in a recent article by Transport Topics about a 148% gain in truck orders. The survey showed that many carriers are “shifting to a more aggressive tractor replacement plan.” TCP partners were in the article, to read click here.
December 10, 2010 -
Carriers’ Optimism Has Declined, But Most Are Hopeful for 2011
In a article by OverDrive.com the recent survey by TCP is discussed, referencing the trends the industry survey has shown over the last two years. While optimism has waned in the last two quarters, carriers have still become more optimistic that volumes and rates will increase in 2011. Read the full article here. Read more.
December 8, 2010 -
Capacity Lagging Behind Fleet Expansion
Today’sTrucking.com covers how according to TCP’s recent survey, capacity is lagging behind fleet expansion. Read more.
December 8, 2010 -
Good News for Truck Manufactorers
TheTrucker.com highlights the good news for truck makers. The recent TCP survey shows that forty percent of responding carriers said that they would acquire (or replace) more than 10% of their fleet. Read more.
December 8, 2010 -
Carriers More Eager to Replace Aging Fleets, Still Uncertain About Capacity
TruckingInfo.com covers the recent survey conducted by TCP which shows that carriers are more eager to replace their aging fleets, but do not plan on adding capacity. Read the full article here.
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December 8, 2010 -
Carriers Acquiring & Replacing More Equipment
TruckingInfo.com covers the recent survey conducted by TCP which shows that carriers are moving to more aggressive equipment acquisition and replacement plans. Read the full article here. Read more.
December 6, 2010 -
Carriers Optimistic for 2011
Citing TCP’s recent survey, Automotiveworld.com highlights that carriers are optimistic for 2011. Read more.
