Industry Indicators: December 6th - 18th

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of December 6th through 18th.

Industry Indicators: December 6th - 18th

iLevel Logistics presents intriguing data that offers a snapshot of notable industry changes and events during the weeks of December 6th through 18th.


What’s on the docket this week?

Growth in small fleets, Employment growth in transportation and warehousing, changes in omnichannel fulfillment, Amazon keeps larger share of seller revenue, truck manufacturers booked fewer orders in November, December jobless claims lowest sine 1969, Logistics Managers’ Index, 25-54 labor force below pre-pandemic level, typical day for Owner-Op, Diesel prices, November trailer orders, Owner-Op outlook on EVs, Container import volumes, Inventory to sales ratio.


For-hire carrier growth since start of pandemic – rise of new small fleets

Source:  TruckingInfo

Growth from March 2020 to September 2012.  


Employment growth in transportation and warehousing significantly above pre-pandemic levels

Source:  OverDrive


Changes in omnichannel fulfillment

Source:  DCVelocity


Amazon tactics to maximize profits on its marketplace business

Source:  Vox


Truck manufacturers booked fewer orders in November – lowest since 1995

Source:  DCVelocity

Demand is high for class 8 trucks.  However, supply chain issues and shortages compel OEM’s to take a notably cautious approach.  


First week December Jobless Claims lowest since 1969

Source:  CNBC


U.S. Logistics Managers Index

Source:  SupplyChainBrain


Labor force, ages 25-54, still well below pre-pandemic level

Source:businessinsider


Typical day for an Owner-Operator

Source:  Land Line


Diesel Fuel Prices down slightly 

Sources:  EIA


Trailer orders rebound in November

Source:  TruckingInfo


Owner-Operator outlook on EVs

Source:  OverDrive


Container import volumes

Source:  AJOT

Inventory to sales ratio remains extraordinarily low. 




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