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Freight demand
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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Freight demand
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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Truck manufacturers' strategy report released
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June 9, 2025
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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.
Components
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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Freight demand
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
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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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Components
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
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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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New truck sales fell by 6.5% in Q1
As many expected, commercial truck sales slipped in the first quarter of 2025, falling by 6.5% in the medium- and heavy-duty markets compared to the same period last year, ATD reported this week.
April 23, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
HDA Truck Pride showcases member opportunities at Annual Meeting
Similar to the early days of COVID-19 pandemic, there are unquestionably challenges ahead. But there are also opportunities. HDA Truck Pride’s team says uncertain times are often the best times to bring innovation and advancement into business.
April 23, 2025
HDA Truck Pride's Clint Carter (left) and Bryan Funke showcase opportunities for distributor and vendor attendees to strengthen their operations during the organization's Annual Meeting Wednesday in National Harbor, Md.
Freight demand
Trade war could prolong freight recession
New data released by ACT Research and FTR reveal how continued trade uncertainty could put downward pressures on freight movement and demand.
April 22, 2025
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