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REPLAY: Economic Outlook for 2025 with ATA's Bob Costello
Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?
December 9, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 9, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 9, 2024 print edition.
December 9, 2024Former Ram Boss Back at Stellantis After Tavares’ Ouster
Former Stellantis NV executive Tim Kuniskis will rejoin the automaker to run the Ram pickup brand as the company plots a turnaround following the ouster of CEO Carlos Tavares.
December 9, 2024Mack Expands EV Certified Dealer Network
Mack Trucks now has 65 electric vehicle certified dealers in North America, it said.
December 9, 2024US Mulls Backing Brazilian Nickel Plant With Up to $550M
The U.S. government is considering whether to provide a loan of up to $550 million to help developing a nickel and cobalt mine in Brazil’s Northeast.
December 9, 2024Biden Sets Last-Minute Auction of Arctic Refuge Oil Rights
The Biden administration plans to sell drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a last-minute maneuver that could complicate the incoming administration’s plans.
December 9, 2024Connecticut Invests $31 Million in Truck Parking
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a $31 million investment in expanding truck parking by 183 spaces at rest stops across Connecticut.
December 9, 2024South Korean Companies Reconsider Plants in US Over Trump
South Korean companies are reconsidering their $54 billion investment blitz to build EV battery plants in the U.S. over concerns President-elect Donald Trump could undo tax credits for EVs.
December 9, 2024Nippon Steel Clarifies Spending Pledge
Nippon Steel clarified its spending plans at U.S. mills owned by U.S. Steel Corp. as part of last-ditch efforts to win over workers and politicians for its bid to buy the steelmaker.
December 9, 20245 Industry Trends for Logistics Service Providers to Watch
Logistics service providers (LSPs) face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast-paced market. From industry consolidation to shifting trade routes, workforce shortages to sustainability demands, LSPs must adapt quickly. Read the five trends that LSPs should stay ahead of it in order to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
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