Tag: <span>Downturn</span>

Fleet Acquisition Surge Indicates Possible Recovery in Trucking Downturn

March 6, 2026

Increased Demand for Heavy-Duty Trucks in North America North American fleets significantly ramped up their orders for heavy-duty trucks in February, indicating a rise in demand within the freight market. Preliminary figures from FTR Transportation Intelligence reveal that Class 8 net orders reached 47,200 units in February—an increase of 47% from January and a staggering […]

Logistics in Crisis: Navigating Layoffs and Bankruptcies Amidst a Major Downturn

May 28, 2025

Overview of FreightWaves Since its inception in 2017, FreightWaves has employed a talented team of award-winning journalists to share both positive and negative developments within the transportation and logistics sectors. Market Dynamics Over the years, the freight transportation industry has experienced cycles of prosperity alongside times of hardship. Like many commoditized businesses, the freight market […]