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Emission Rules in Flux; Truck Makers Stay the Course

Alterations to federal emission regulations for Class 8 trucks are likely in the coming months, but the timeline for those changes is unclear, according to industry observers.

May 9, 2025
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Uncertainty Dominates Pre-Buy Discussions Ahead of 2027

The trucking industry’s anticipated pre-buy ahead of 2027 is taking a different shape as economic uncertainty, shifting regulations and tariffs cloud the market.

May 9, 2025
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China’s Exports to US Sink 21% as Tariffs Hit Global Trade

China’s exports to the U.S. tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that tariffs are hastening a shakeup in global supply chains.

May 9, 2025
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Volvo Sells $563 Million Bond on Tariff Concerns

Volvo Treasury is selling a five-year, $563 million bond on May 9, as automaker-related notes hit the market amid the looming risk of tariffs.

May 9, 2025
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Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs to 80% to Cool Trade War

President Donald Trump on May 9 floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.

May 9, 2025
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GXO Reports Q1 Revenue Increase to Nearly $3 Billion

GXO Logistics experienced an increase in revenue but a loss in earnings during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 8.

May 8, 2025
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Guide To Boosting Technician Efficiency

The kind of revenue your shop brings in is almost entirely dependent on the efficiency of your techs. Time is, after all, money. Learn some strategies that you can implement to boost your tech efficiency. 

May 8, 2025
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Trump Hints at Tariff Rollback if China Talks Succeed

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet in Switzerland with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on trade in the coming days.

May 8, 2025
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Forward Air Reports Revenue Growth, Smaller Net Loss in Q1

Forward Air experienced a year-over-year increase in revenue and a smaller net loss amid efforts to improve operations during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 7.

May 8, 2025
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Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices

Private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are demonstrating effective use cases for electric-powered trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.

May 8, 2025