Shipping and Logistics

January 24, 2020
ATA Reports “Choppy” Year for Tonnage in 2019
Written by Sandy Williams
The trucking industry reported a “choppy” year for truck tonnage. The American Trucking Association’s advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased for the 10th year in 2019, but at only half the gain realized in 2018. The index was up 3.3 percent compared to 6.7 percent in 2018.
The SA December Index rose 4.0 percent after falling 3.4 percent, posting a reading of 118.2. ATA noted that tonnage data is dominated by contract freight.


