A popular saying in the transportation industry is “Where trucking goes, so goes the economy.” It’s usually referring to the health of the trucking sector being a crucial benchmark of overall economic well-being. A stronger economy means more loads and better rates. A weak economy means tighter margins and stiffer competition. The trucking industry has […]
This year, 2025, was supposed to see the trucking industry experience a modest turn-around in the ongoing freight recession. An expectation obliterated by the on-again, off-again Trump’s tariffs. Everyone is bracing for another rocky year with cratering consumer demand, tighter operating margins, and more economic uncertainty. For many transport companies already struggling, this could be […]