Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.
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Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October
Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.
November 20, 2025UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount
A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.
November 20, 2025Aluminum Plant Supplying Ford Pickups Erupts in Fire Again
The blaze is the latest incident at the facility that produces aluminum sheet metal for Ford vehicles including its top-selling F-150 pickup. A fire in September shuttered production.
November 20, 2025Paccar’s DAF Brand Claims International Truck of the Year
The DAF models were recognized for their modular design characteristics, which allow for a variety of battery and axle configurations that expand flexibility for owners.
November 20, 2025Class 8 Truck Sales Tumble 30% in October
The shutdown issue has not gone away for truck buyers, analyst Steve Tam cautions, despite Congress passing a short-term continuing resolution.
November 20, 2025Congress to Weigh $200 Million Boost for Truck Parking
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that could preclude another shutdown by dispelling a recent habit of extending short-term measures.
November 20, 2025USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale
The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024.
November 20, 2025FMCSA May Withhold Millions From 4 States Over CDL Flaws
Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington were sent letters Oct. 23 by FMCSAÂ Chief Counsel Jesse Elison detailing preliminary determinations of noncompliance.
November 20, 2025Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals
Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.
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