FedEx is the latest U.S. company to sound the alarm over weakening consumer confidence and potential fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
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Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Trump Pressures Fed to Cut Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow
The public pushback on interest rates comes as the Trump White House tries to make its case for stiffer tariffs amid a mixed economic picture in the U.S.
March 20, 2025Tariff Variables Muddy Sales Outlook for Truck Makers
Executives at two of North America’s largest truck makers say questions over the impact of potential tariffs is muddying an already opaque outlook for U.S. Class 8 truck sales.
March 20, 2025Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer
The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.
March 20, 2025DOT’s Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Safety Concerns
Oral fluid testing for marijuana could allow truck drivers to use the drug and avoid detection, according to the CEO of a real-time impairment detection testing technology company.
March 20, 2025TCA Addresses ‘Challenging Times’ at Annual Conference
More than 1,300 trucking executives and industry suppliers gathered for the Truckload Carriers Association’s convention to discuss efforts to navigate a difficult operating environment.
March 20, 2025Shifting Tariff Policies, Uncertainty Keep Carriers on Edge
Tariffs have the potential to impact trucking capacity, freight lanes, and new and used equipment costs, and uncertainty over what will happen is introducing new challenges for trucking.
March 20, 2025Trailer Orders Drop 14% Year Over Year in February
U.S. trailer orders continued to trend below the previous year in February after a short-lived but strong uptick the previous month, ACT Research reported.
March 20, 2025QXO to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply in $11 Billion Deal
QXO has agreed to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply in a deal that values the distributor of roofing, waterproofing and exterior products at about $11 billion, including debt.
March 20, 2025Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan
Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.
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