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Here’s a quick recap of an unexpectedly amazing forum spotlighting Central Asian trucking companies in the U.S. Plus, we met Strong Solo Sergey in real life.
From West Coast wins to Gulf Coast fog delays, the country’s top gateways are telling very different stories.
J.B. Hunt reports Q2 earnings, impacted by weaker demand, with uncertainty around 2023 peak shipping season.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported Q2 earnings per share of $1.81, falling short of expectations due to soft demand, and indicated uncertainty around the impact of the 2023 peak shipping season. While intermodal volumes outpaced the industry, the company's brokerage revenue and truckload segment saw declines, but the dedicated unit reported its highest-ever operating income.
Source: FreightWaves
The freight market recovery is still stuck in neutral, so what are brokers doing instead? 76% are betting on tech, automation, and efficiency to stay ahead in 2025.
Freight markets show slow recovery signs, but challenges persist. Dive into the latest tonnage, load-to-truck ratios, and order data shaping the trucking industry.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at imminent interest rate cuts to support the labor market. Markets react positively as September meeting looms.
ACT Research lowers 2025 truck forecasts as inventory hits record levels. FTR reports July Class 8 orders below expectations, signaling market shifts.
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