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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.
Updated Jan. 27, 2025 -
Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.
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Weaknesses in trucking environment linger, analysts say
"A reboot in the truck freight market is slower than anticipated,” a U.S. Bank index report said, adding that cyclical and structural challenges remain.
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Trump seeks to kill NY congestion pricing program
President Donald Trump told the New York Post he's had at least two phone calls with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul about ending the controversial tolling program in Manhattan.
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Potential tariffs are ‘a moving target’: Werner CEO
More than 10% of the truckload giant’s revenues are tied to Mexico, Chairman Derek Leathers said on an earnings call last week.
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Werner operating income craters 65% in Q4
"The challenging operating environment of 2023 persisted into and throughout 2024," CEO Derek Leathers said.
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XPO operating income surges 24% in Q4
Local shipment growth and expanded premium service offerings boosted earnings despite a drop in tonnage.
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SMC3 Jump Start 2025
Economy, M&A, dueling pianos headline SMC3 conference
Trucking and logistics leaders traveled to Atlanta to network and attend educational sessions at Jump Start 2025.
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Old Dominion operating income tumbles nearly 21% in Q4
But the LTL carrier reported an industrial demand pickup finally outperforming retail demand in the quarter.
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Saia takes 10% operating income hit, but new terminals show promise
The carrier reported a 7.9% increase in contract renewal rates as shipments and tonnage increased last quarter.
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China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products
The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.
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Walmart Canada to sell trucking business
Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.
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Heartland Express reports fourth-straight quarterly loss
While its legacy business had an operating ratio of 96.3% in Q4, its newly added brands continued to struggle.
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Nearing 2025, almost half of workers expect to leave some vacation time unused
A recent survey contains “mixed messages” about what employees want from their time-off policies, said Eagle Hill Consulting’s Melissa Jezior.
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US, Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs
The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.
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R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
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US delays tariffs on Mexico to March
The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.
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Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.
Updated Feb. 1, 2025 -
Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025
The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.
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Trucking conferences to watch in 2025
Plan your work travel this year with this list of events that bring trucking stakeholders to the same place.
Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Tracking the truck tonnage index
Tonnage took an end-of-year hit, reaching its lowest level since January 2024, an American Trucking Associations' report says.
Updated Jan. 24, 2025 -
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How truck spot rates are shifting
Reefer rates declined the first week of February but remained relatively higher than recent years, DAT reported.
Updated Feb. 13, 2025 -
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What’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?
Dry van load posts were relatively higher compared to previous years, DAT noted.
Updated Feb. 13, 2025 -
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Class 8 truck, trailer orders by month
January truck orders underperformed seasonal expectations as tariff threats loomed.
Updated Feb. 6, 2025 -
Retrieved from CPAC on February 02, 2025
Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods
The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.