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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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    Jeremy Wolfe
    May 9, 2025
    Ripple effects of Trump's tariffs are approaching the trucking industry. Tractor sales are falling and port traffic will soon slow down due to weak import/export demand. But small...
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    UPS layoffs
    Jeremy Wolfe
    May 1, 2025
    The nation’s second largest for-hire fleet will cut roughly 20,000 jobs over the next few months, according to its Q1 earnings report. The company is cutting about 4% of its workforce...
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    Geert De Lombaerde
    April 24, 2025
    The LTL carrier’s tons per day fell more than 6% in the first quarter, but activity has “come back pretty consistently.” Leaders are trimming their capital spending plans.
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    Josh Fisher
    April 18, 2025
    Tariff, regulatory, and other market uncertainties are causing new truck demand to drop. In response, Volvo Group plans to lay off hundreds of workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania...
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    According to ACT Research, Trump's tariff policies create economic uncertainty for trucking.
    Josh Fisher
    April 16, 2025
    At the start of 2025, ACT Research analysts said the U.S. faced a 20% chance of recession. But those fears rise as ‘presidential flip-flopping’ creates more business risk and ...

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