Freight tonnage in February reached its highest level in three years, American Trucking Associations reported March 24.
March 26, 2026Tonnage News Updates
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ATA Reports Slight Rise in January Tonnage
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in January to 113 from 112.5 in December as the industry regained some freight activity it lost in 2025.
February 27, 2026December Freight Tonnage Inched Up Against Sluggish Market
Freight tonnage remained constrained with a slight sequential improvement in December, failing to overcome its generally lower levels, American Trucking Associations reported Jan. 20.
January 22, 2026Truck Tonnage Nudges 0.2% Higher in November
Trucking activity in the U.S. climbed slightly in November, but shipments remain at low levels, according to American Trucking Associations.
December 23, 2025Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October
Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.
November 20, 2025September Truck Tonnage Slips After Best Month Since 2023
"September鈥檚 tonnage level was essentially the same as in September 2023, underscoring the tough freight market over the last few years,鈥澛爏aid ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.
October 23, 2025August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
"While I鈥檇 like to predict a strong rebound in freight levels through the upcoming holidays, I can鈥檛," says American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
September 24, 2025Truck Freight Tonnage Inches Up 0.6% in July
Freight tonnage in July showed an increase sequentially but a decrease from the prior year, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 19.
August 21, 2025Truck Tonnage Slips for Second Consecutive Month in June
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index slipped 0.4% sequentially to 113.3 from 113.8 in May. The index also decreased 0.1% from the same time last year.
July 24, 2025Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.1% Sequentially in May
The freight market has remained choppy, with demand not demonstrating any clear patterns during the month of May, American Trucking Associations reported June 24.
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