Bob Costello, chief economist at American Trucking Associations, shares his outlook on the freight economy for 2025.
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Future of zero-emission trucking in the United States
The transportation industry faces further regulation from state and federal levels.
Volvo VNR gets update, new D13
The new VNR is available in five cab configurations, ranging from straight truck to daycab, two sleeper sizes and three roof heights.
Todd Cotier named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
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Trucking parts and labor costs drop to close out 2024
After rising in the third quarter of 2024, following three consecutive quarterly decreases, combined parts and labor costs fell again by 1.6% to end 2024.
Kenan Advantage acquires Alabama dry bulk fleet
KAG onboards approximately 100 drivers and 45 operational members, 158 tractors, 338 trailers, and four terminal and satellite locations throughout Alabama.
U.S.-based manufacturers call new Trump tariffs 'threat to U.S. supply chain'
Manufacturers are already facing mounting cost pressures.
Labor group to 10 Roads drivers: You don't have to strike
More than 500 drivers at 10 Roads Express, one of the largest United States Postal Service contractors, went on strike Feb. 18.