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July truck tonnage rose 5.1% year-over-year, but dropped about 1% from June’s number, per American Trucking Associations. The federation’s chief economist, Bob Costello, said: “While tonnage is much stronger than a year ago, the monthly gains have moderated as the year has gone on. The combination of softer consumption of goods, home construction falling and slower manufacturing activity are the main reasons.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices