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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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Emissions & Efficiency

Renewable diesel could cut emissions for much less than electrification

Jeremy Wolfe

April 24, 2024

Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel still hovering around $4/gal.

Alex Keenan

April 23, 2024

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Refrigerated Transporter

Mixed freight changes in latest DAT, FTR market data

Jeremy Wolfe

April 22, 2024

Both DAT Freight & Analytics and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported very different load volumes, truck posts, and freight rates in Week 15, but both reported that rates ...

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For the Driver

Carriers and drivers can now use Relay to pay for weighs at 2,200+ CAT Scale locations

FleetOwner Staff

April 24, 2024

Operations

America’s Service Line named FleetOwner Private Fleet of the Year

Josh Fisher

April 24, 2024

Safety

Distracted driving trends up despite awareness

Jenna Hume

April 24, 2024

News

Knight-Swift slashes profits outlook

Geert De Lombaerde

April 17, 2024

The company has lost some business during a fierce bid season, driving more of its capacity into the weak spot market. The effects of January’s winter storms are also lingering...

News

J.B. Hunt still looking at the long run after disappointing Q1

Geert De Lombaerde

April 17, 2024

Revenues fell 9% and bid season hasn’t brought pricing relief. The carrier’s leaders say they remain committed to growing into recent investments rather than making big cuts.

Emissions & Efficiency

After spike, diesel drops, gas prices up

Alex Keenan

April 16, 2024

After last week’s rise in diesel prices, costs at the pump fell to $4.015 per gallon, while gasoline costs have continued to increase in response to international events.

Equipment

Class 8 order activity plummets

Jeremy Wolfe

April 8, 2024

Preliminary data suggests that March’s order activity for Class 8 vehicles fell 34-50% from February. However, this drop aligns with seasonal expectations.