Market Updates: Feb. 6th, 2024

Trucking —

Trucking —

  • As of February 5th, the national average price of diesel is $3.899.
    • Seeing a 3.2 cent increase, compared to the week prior.
  • FMCSA rulemaking on truck speed limiters is delayed again, set to be published in May.
  • In Q3 of 2023, parts and labor costs rose 1.9% – per a report by ATA Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc.
    • On a year-over-year basis, part costs were up 0.9% and labor costs increased by 4.9%, with a combined increase of 2.5%.

Rail —

  • Norfolk Southern will stop domestic/international intermodal service to Birmingham, Alabama and New Orleans on February 19th, due to low volumes transiting through cities – per the JOC.
  • NS also plans to re-route traffic between Allentown, PA; Memphis, Kansas City, and St. Louis, and between Elizabeth, New Jersey; and Toledo, Ohio.
  • BNSF announces nearly $4 billion in their 2024 capital investment plan.
  • Some of the maintenance projects include: replacing and upgrading rail; track infrastructure; and maintaining its rolling stock, per Railway Age.
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