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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
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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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    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.

  • Symbolic of Sino-American relations, the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the Republic of China fly together on flag poles next to each other on a sunny, windy day.
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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.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House on February 13, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
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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.

  • President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum speaks in Mexico City on Oct. 3, 2024.
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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
  • A FedEx Freight tractor-trailer drives on the road. The industry will be closely watching the LTL carrier's spinoff in the next 18 months.
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    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

    National average spot rates dropped the last week of January, an unusual behavior for the end of a month, DAT noted.

    Updated Feb. 6, 2025
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    What’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?

    Reefer load post volumes remained soft during the last week of January.

    Updated Feb. 7, 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
  • Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to U.S. tariffs on Feb. 1, 2025.
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    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.

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    ArcBest asset-based trucking operating income plummets 40%

    ABF Freight reported drops in shipments and weight per shipment in Q4 2024.