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House votes to revoke California’s trucking-related EPA waivers

A congressional push to end two California trucking-related emissions waivers granted by the Environmental Protection Agency passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, though California is expected to challenge Congress’ authority to take that step.

The vote in the House was 231-191 to revoke a waiver that permitted California to implement the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. The ACT rule would have mandated a road to increasing use of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), among other...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/house-votes-to-revoke-californias-trucking-related-epa-waivers

Tariffs and trade wars add risks to trucking outlook

Tariffs and trade wars add risks to trucking outlook
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

The trade wars began on Tuesday when President Donald Trump hit imports from Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs. By Wednesday, the Trump administration had carved out a 30-day exemption for tariffs on automakers to give them time to shift their supply chains to the U.S. On Thursday, Trump moderated the impact again, with Reuters reporting Mexico won’t be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-and-trade-wars-add-risks-to-trucking-outlook

Previsión de RXO Q1: 2025 Upswing se sentirá más como 2014 que 2021

Pronóstico de RXO Q1: tasas de carga de camiones que probablemente aumentarán pero no se disparan (Gráfico: RXO) RXO lanzó recientemente su Q1 2025 Previsión del mercado de carga de camionescon su índice de curva que muestra una continuación de la inflación de la tasa observada por primera vez en...

https://fullavantenews.com/prevision-de-rxo-q1-2025-upswing-se-sentira-mas-como-2014-que-2021/?lang=es

RXO Q1 forecast: 2025 upswing will feel more like 2014 than 2021

RXO Q1 forecast: Truckload rates likely to rise but not skyrocket
(Chart: RXO)

RXO recently released its Q1 2025 Truckload Market Forecast, with its Curve Index showing a continuation of rate inflation first observed in Q4 2024. The Curve, formerly the Coyote Curve, is a proprietary index measuring year-over-year changes in truckload linehaul spot rates, excluding fuel.

The forecast highlighted how rising spot rates and capacity exiting the market are driving the upswing, though the authors...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rxo-q1-forecast-2025-upswing-will-feel-more-like-2014-than-2021

Driver compensation rises despite poor freight market

Driver compensation rises despite poor freight market
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

On Tuesday, American Trucking Associations released its latest driver compensation study, which showed continued increases in driver pay in the past two years despite a deterioration in freight market conditions. The survey collected the data of over 120 fleets, which comprised more than 150,000 employee drivers and 14,000 independent contractors. 

Key findings in the the survey:

  • Truckload drivers earned median...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driver-compensation-rises-despite-poor-freight-market

Where diesel tech and driver recruitment meet – Taking the Hire Road

While carriers continue to prioritize recruiting and retaining well-qualified truck drivers, finding and retaining diesel technicians is an increasingly important concern today. 

Leah Shaver sat down with Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance director at Jetco Delivery, to discuss the similarities and differences between recruiting and retaining truck drivers and diesel technicians. 

Engagement is Schuier’s priority in her roles at both the American Trucking Associations and Jetco. “Encouraging...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/where-diesel-tech-and-driver-recruitment-meet-taking-the-hire-road

Loaded and Rolling: Driver pay data highlight earnings gain

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Driver pay data highlight earnings gain
(Source: NTI)

The National Transportation Institute (NTI) rec...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/loaded-and-rolling-driver-pay-data-highlight-earnings-gain

Trailer orders plunge 38% in November compared to October

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Trailer orders tanked in November, falling 38% from October accompanied by the lowest production...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trailer-orders-plunge-38-in-november-compared-to-october

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