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Economic trends
FTR says tariffs, economic uncertainty push Class 8 truck recovery into 2027
Tariff pressures, weak demand, and economic uncertainty are reshaping the Class 8 truck market, delaying recovery until 2026–2027.
September 9, 2025
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders fall 14% in August as tariffs and freight demand weigh on market
Class 8 truck orders ticked up slightly but remain below historical averages, pressured by tariffs, weak freight demand, and regulatory uncertainty.
September 5, 2025
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Economic trends
Q3 2025 truckload forecast points to muted demand and potential for peak season rate pressure
Weak demand, fragile capacity, and shifting trade policy set the stage for a volatile second half of the year for truckload rates.
September 4, 2025
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Peak season is here. What's in store for rates?
Experts forecast a slow seasonal rise in rates for the rest of the year assuming that a recent increase in carrier exits continues and tightens capacity.
August 28, 2025
Economic trends
FTR: Shippers' conditions tumbled in June
Market conditions for shippers were at a three-year low in June, according to FTR. Also: Two former state troopers were sentenced for their roles in a CDL testing fraud scheme.
August 27, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer orders plunge 39% in July as tariffs pressure weigh on market
U.S. trailer orders slumped in July, according to FTR and ACT. Analysts cite tariff pressures and cautious fleet spending as key headwinds.
August 26, 2025
Economic trends
Freight volumes and manufacturing activity slow under tariff pressures
Rising costs and weakening activity signal a challenging outlook for the freight market.
August 20, 2025
Economic trends
Class 8 orders continue year-over-year spiral
Class 8 truck orders rebounded in July with a monthly gain, but economic uncertainty and trade tensions continue to drag down year-over-year performance.
August 6, 2025
Economic trends
Trucking activity dipped in June: ATA
ATA reported that truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% in June after falling 0.1% in May. Also: Electric charging station coming to NYC's Hunts Point, as Mack delivers first LR Electric refuse truck; South Dakota highway restrictions upcoming.
July 24, 2025
Economic trends
June trailer orders jump, though outlook remains cautious
U.S. trailer orders surged unexpectedly in June, signaling short-term momentum but raising questions about sustainability.
July 23, 2025
Economic trends
Truckload slumps while LTL manages stability through pricing discipline
Trade policy uncertainty stalls truckload demand, while LTL carriers maintain pricing strength through disciplined revenue management.
July 21, 2025
Economic trends
Tariff uncertainty and inflation keep pressure on freight and manufacturing sectors
Despite signs of improvement, freight and manufacturing sectors continue to face headwinds from trade policy uncertainty, rising costs and soft demand.
July 17, 2025
Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.
July 17, 2025
Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
The freight market is showing signs of stability, but challenges continue to pressure rates and slow recovery.
July 11, 2025
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders hit 15-year low
Truck orders fell sharply in June, with analysts citing tariff hikes, economic uncertainty, and weakening freight demand.
July 4, 2025
Economic trends
Southeastern Freight Lines opens new expanded facility in Florida
The new Pensacola service center boasts a new bunk house, fuel bay, propane filling site and more. Also: Trucking activity slipped in May; ATRI updates idling, sustainability compendiums; more.
June 27, 2025
Business
Freight market holds steady as trade policies weakens demand
Freight demand remained sluggish as tariffs and shifting import patterns continued to pressure the trucking industry.
June 26, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer net orders continue to fall, order cancellations surge in May
Despite modest year-over-year gains, May trailer orders fall sharply amid economic and policy headwinds.
June 23, 2025
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