June 1, 2025
As the heavy-duty truck and vocational sectors adapt to new regulations, pricing fluctuations, and changing fleet needs, Peterbilt executives emphasize that adaptability is key. During a recent press event, the leadership covered various topics, such as new fuel options and the impact of technology on productivity, while also openly discussing the challenges posed by rapidly […]
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May 10, 2025
Freddy Lazo, a driver for Big Blue Box, exits his truck at a New Brighton, Minnesota terminal in April 2025. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer) After leaving a restaurant job for a more lucrative career in trucking about two and a half years ago, Lazo now considers returning to serving tables due to the ongoing […]
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May 4, 2025
Impact of Tariffs on Southern California Truck Drivers Amid a wave of unprecedented tariffs, truck drivers like Helen are experiencing heightened anxiety as their livelihood depends on transporting cargo containers from the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors to various locations in Southern California. Following a robust start to the year, job availability has noticeably […]
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April 25, 2025
Due to businesses gearing up for impending tariffs, there was a significant rise in trucking jobs in March; however, the introduction of these tariffs may reverse these gains in the upcoming months. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the economy added nearly 10,000 trucking jobs in March. This increase not only […]
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April 19, 2025
Nearly 300 people participated in FleetOwner’s informal survey, which gathered feedback on Trump’s early performance in his second term, particularly in relation to the trucking industry. Participants were asked about their role in the industry and invited to share additional comments. The survey was conducted from March 6 to March 17. Key Findings from the […]
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March 29, 2025
Presidential Authority on Tariffs The president possesses extensive, albeit contested, power to implement tariffs on imports and exports. Both political parties show general support for imposing tariffs on imported goods. However, tariffs may significantly influence the trucking industry in the upcoming 2024 elections. Convergence in Policy for Blue-Collar Votes “There are notable disparities between the […]
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March 23, 2025
2024 Class 8 Truck Sales Overview The U.S. market for new Class 8 trucks concluded 2024 at levels similar to earlier in the year—lower than sales figures from 2022 and 2023 yet approximately 3% above the average sales from the last decade. December Sales Data In December 2024, manufacturers reported the sale of 22,383 new […]
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