Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say
Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say Shippers have the power as low fuel prices and stagnant freight volumes increase the availability of trucks and railcars, analysts say. Low diesel fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market will keep transportation costs down for retailers and manufacturers, while causing pain for the freight and logistics industry, according to industry analysts. Growth in freight volumes slowed in the final months of 2015 after a strong start to the year. Shippers...