Trucking tonnage a record in August

Trucking tonnage reached a record-high 126.9 in August, according to seasonally adjusted data compiled by the American Trucking Association.
The association reported a 1.4 % increase over the previous month and a 6.9% jump from August 2012.  Tonnage, as figured by the association, is up 5% for the year, an increase primarily attributed to an uptick in manufacturing nationwide.  The automotive, energy, and construction industries were primary contributors to the increase. 

Increased trucking activity is generally viewed as a positive sign for the overall state of the U.S. economy.