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Dennis Schneider, contributor

Dennis Schneider

Economic trends

Three areas to watch in 2021

The virus, the economy and regulations: Here's what to look for in 2021.

January 19, 2021

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

While overall heavy-duty truck parts price growth slowed to a crawl in October, FinditParts data reveals sharp divergences, with manufacturer prices hitting record highs even as distributor shelves experience regional deflation.

Union Pacific diesel locomotives lined up on railroad tracks in a rail yard under clear sky

Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

Four colorful semi-trucks parked in front of Roane Transportation facility building with wooded hillside background

PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations

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Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail