Economics

Trucking is an indicator of the overall health of the United States, while domestic and international economic developments can alter the industry’s outlook in an instant. From Wall Street to Main Street, this category focuses on what it all means for your business.

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Emissions & Efficiency

Stagnant demand, rising supply contribute to diesel price drop

May 14, 2024
Spring fuel prices continue to favor drivers, with the national diesel price average reaching $3.848 per gallon and gasoline $3.608, depicting an overall decrease in price for...
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Freight market in 2024 to see ‘not particularly robust’ growth, says analyst

May 13, 2024
Small carriers continue to exit the industry, contributing upward pressure on rates that could soon lead to slow, sustainable growth, according to Avery Vise in an FTR webinar...
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News

Nikola: ‘We are in the execution phase’

May 8, 2024
The company exceeded its own delivery guidance for its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in Q1.
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The state of fleets in 2024 includes emphasis on business agility, data utilization

May 7, 2024
Heavy-duty fleets continue to be pinched by a multitude of economic factors, and those organizations that lead with business agility will be the ones that take a leadership position...
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Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel drops to lowest price since January

May 7, 2024
U.S. diesel pump prices fell across the country this week. For the first time in months, they are less than $3.90 per gallon, remaining slightly cheaper than early May 2023 figures...

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