Plus, cargo theft risks spikes ahead of Memorial Day, April sees drop in freight, a Wisconsin carrier and brokerage file for bankruptcy, and more.
ATA and ACT Research report declines in U.S. truck tonnage and trailer orders in April, as economic uncertainty and tariff pressures stall recovery across freight and equipment markets.
Trucking firm Elite Carriers and brokerage affiliate ECI Inc. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining three other entities owned by Kirk Ecklund in seeking protection.
U.S. manufacturing boom spurred by recent laws promises up to 250,000 new jobs over two years
Promising growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector is on the horizon, with thanks going to the Biden administration's signature bills: the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. Goldman Sachs projects:
Significantly, Arizona stands out, with around one-third of the total private investment planned here, a nod to significant commitments from giants like TSMC and Intel.
Source: Axios
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August PMI shows manufacturing still contracting. Production plummets to lowest level since May 2020 as demand weakens and inventories rise. But there may be relief moving into the holiday season.
The U.S. manufacturing sector faces contraction with a PMI of 48.7 in May 2024, while manufacturing construction hits a record high. What's up with these mixed signals?
TSMC's $11.6 billion award to fund three new chipmaking factories in Arizona.
The ISM Manufacturing Index moves from contraction to expansion for the first time in 16 months.
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