Outlook and Benchmarking

Freight tonnage down slightly in May

Truck tonnage data was revised upward for April but down slightly in preliminary data for May, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported Tuesday.

June 24, 2025

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PacLease turns 45; celebrates 41,000 units in operation

PacLease is celebrating its 45 year anniversary this month. The company was launched in June 1980 as an extension and new service for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships.

June 23, 2025

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TransAxle to close

N.J. distributor and remanufacturer will lay off entire workforce and close all locations in July and August.

June 18, 2025

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ACT sees extension of for-hire freight recession

The end of the for-hire freight recession depends on policy, courts and more.

June 17, 2025

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FTR outlines challenges for trucking capacity

"If this data is accurate, we're going to start losing a lot of small carriers unless we see an increase in spot rates or freight activity."

June 13, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Truck manufacturers' strategy report released

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June 9, 2025

Outlook and Benchmarking

Suppliers shifting optimism to 2026 amid tariff uncertainty

A MEMA survey shows commercial vehicle component suppliers are split on where business will go in the second half of the year but are beginning to see 2026 mostly as a growth opportunity.

June 9, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Carrier Transicold names top dealers

Carrier Transicold has named Atlantic Carrier Transicold the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

June 2, 2025

Atlantic Carrier Transicold was named the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

MacKay & Company releases 2025 distribution study

Despite continued pricing pressures and parts shortages, the percentage of distributors turning to new suppliers due to availability constraints declined last year, MacKay & Company announced Monday.

May 26, 2025

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Truck tonnage falls again in April

"Unfortunately, a recovery that was expected this year hasn't transpired as the industry deals with a freight market in flux from tariffs and softening economic indicators."

May 20, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Truck sales dip 'close' to the bottom?

International President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum believes replacement demand will drive carriers back toward investment as the year progresses or stability returns.

May 20, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Daimler reduces market outlook for 2025 amid uncertainty

Daimler Truck announced its first quarter earnings Thursday, with sales and revenue totals down year over year due to uncertain economic footing.

May 15, 2025

Outlook and Benchmarking

ACT sees growing concern for freight carriers

ACT Research reports current economic uncertainty has only added to its expectations that 2025 will ultimately be a challenging one for for-hire carriers.

May 14, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Policy moves change up investment plans in the heavy-duty aftermarket

TPS readers are warily watching the on-again, off-again tariff announcements from Washington, D.C.

May 13, 2025

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U.S, China agree to temporarily cut tariffs

U.S., China announce reprieve from triple-digit tariffs as trade war thaws, at least temporarily.

May 12, 2025

President Donald Trump, center, along with, from left, British Ambassador Peter Mandelson, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and Vice President JD Vance, talk to reporters after reaching a trade agreement between the U.S. and Britain.

Outlook and Benchmarking

Tariffs cast a shadow over economic forecasts

FTR webinar looks at factors in economic forecasting and why this year may be a challenging one.

May 8, 2025

Outlook and Benchmarking

Traton quarterly earnings hampered by softening truck demand

International Motors’ parent company Traton Group announced its most recent earnings report this week.

April 30, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Paccar reports revenues for first quarter

Paccar achieved quarterly revenues of $7.44 billion in the first quarter of 2025, which is down from the $8.74 billion reported in 2024 but still "good," the company says.

April 29, 2025

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