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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April 15, 2025
For-hire trucking rates have improved in 2025, with strong spot market demand in early April. Analysts caution that this may be a temporary reaction to tariff threats: The trade...
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April 11, 2025
Total cost of ownership, ease of maintenance, freight demand, and more: The muddy tariff environment has clear consequences for commercial carriers.
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April 2, 2025
President Trump's blanket import tax starts at 10%, may include a 25% tariff on foreign-made auto imports, and adds varying duties up to 49% on specific countries. The massive...
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Trump tariffs and trade wars create trucking industry uncertainty in 2025.
April 2, 2025
2025 was supposed to be the year trucking bounced back. However, Trump’s trade war creates marketplace ‘paralysis’ among carriers, dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers. ACT Research...
Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
Used trucks lined up for Ritchie Bros. auction in Flordia.
March 27, 2025
What do rising used truck prices mean for fleets? Could tariffs affect the used truck market? ACT Research analyzes how the economy, regulations, and policies indirectly influence...

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