ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) truck tonnage index fell 2.2 percent in April following a 1.2-percent increase in March, as reported by Modern Tire Dealer. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said the year-over-year decrease was not surprising, given the weak anecdotal reports from carriers as well as the unexpected strength in March.

“April’s tonnage figures highlight that the economy hasn’t turned the corner just yet,” he said, according to the ATA. “We can expect this volatility to continue over the next few months, with the potential for more year-over-year contractions.”