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    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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    North American trade war gets 30-day tariff ceasefire

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada prompted the North American allies to make a deal to reinforce their borders. However, China countered with tariff threats on...
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    Fuel Economy

    Gas and diesel prices retain pre-tariff pump prices

    Alex Keenan
    Feb. 4, 2025
    It is not yet certain how new international tariffs will impact U.S. fuel costs, with both gasoline and diesel prices currently still relatively flat the first week of February...
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    Why Trump’s tariffs spell bad news for trucking’s recovery

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Feb. 3, 2025
    President Trump is enacting major tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China, taxing imports from those nations by 10% to 25%. Canada and Mexico have vowed to enact retaliatory...
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    Vehicle manufacturers keep wary eye on international trade tariffs

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Trump trade policies and tariff concerns put automotive manufacturers on alert.
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    Equipment

    Kenworth and Peterbilt predict pricing power returns to OEMs by summer

    Geert De Lombaerde
    Jan. 29, 2025
    While parent company Paccar delivered 43,900 trucks in Q4, down 14% from late 2023, the global truckmaker's executives are feeling a 'positive trend' building for the 2025 Class...

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    A trying and surprising 2024 year in U.S. trucking comes to an end as private fleets and for-hire motor carriers look to 2025 as a year of potential change and profits.

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    Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
    As the fleets continue to navigate an evolving economic and regulatory landscape, we present the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities based on data gathered by FleetOwner and several industry organizations. Trucking By the Numbers 2024 shines a light on the top concerns, economic factors, advancements, and more data that tells the trucking story in charts and figures.
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    As consumers buy more goods, the medium-duty segment—most prominently in the delivery space—will likely see growth. Additionally, consumers help spur the vocational segment when they buy and build houses.
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