Although there have been a few glimmers of hope in recent economic news, including an increase in mortgage applications, an increase in retail sales, some
positive cash flows and even profits by some of the larger banks, more clarity from the President about his stimulus package, and a rise in the stock
market over the past week, so far nothing has turned
positive for the trucking industry, and other than
seasonal increases coming into the spring, likely won't for some time.
Although respondents» attitudes toward housing have been generally
positive during the past few months, their reluctance to enter the home buying or selling
market has restrained activity below typical
seasonal trends.