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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.

    Latest from Economics

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    Trump delays tariffs for key Mexican, Canadian imports

    Jeremy Wolfe
    March 7, 2025
    Trump ordered tariff exemptions for goods defined as “free of duty” by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement until April 2. The latest tariff shakeup is expected to spare ...
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    Trucking braces for Trump tariff impacts

    Josh Fisher
    March 4, 2025
    The president didn’t back down from his second import tax deadline with Canada, Mexico, and China. Trucking analysts and trade groups warn of rising equipment prices and operations...
    Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
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    Trump tariffs vs. ‘self-inflicted uncertainty’ casts cloud over business decisions

    Josh Fisher
    Feb. 28, 2025
    As the White House again readies to impose hefty import taxes on Canada, Mexico, and China, commercial vehicle and freight industries grapple with uncertainties surrounding rising...
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    Shippers are reevaluating costs, carrier partnerships ahead of market flip

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Many shippers are looking to cut costs amid expectations of rising freight rates, according to a survey of transportation decision-makers by Breakthrough. Half of surveyed carriers...
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    Analysts expect rate upturn within months

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Fleets may finally find for-hire rates are turning up: Forecasts call for a market flip as early as Q2.

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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.