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Port container volumes remained strong in August as shippers angled to outmaneuver President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies while also getting a jump on the holiday season rush.

"August did not disappoint this year, at least from a unit volume perspective. Industry participants should interpret this as a positive sign," ACT Research Vice President Steve Tam says.

The company was founded by Scott George's grandfather, Howard George, in 1948 and has been employee-owned since 2022. Scott will remain an adviser to the board of directors.

Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.

“Our earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.

Cargo protection company Overhaul facilitated the recovery of $1.4 million in stolen electronics in an incident that points to the growth of more sophisticated criminal networks.

The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.

Average retail sale price increased 11.5% year over year to $62,254 from $55,819 and 2.3% sequentially from $60,830, according to ACT Research.