Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.
April 8, 2025Transportation Technology News
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Could Trumps Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?
Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight
Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trumps tariffs would languish in Congress.
April 7, 2025Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks
Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.
April 7, 2025EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs
Trumps move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his America First agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war and led to a meltdown in financial markets.
April 7, 2025Perspective: Why Now Is the Time for AI in Trucking
The ongoing digital transformation of logistics and now supply chains makes this the ideal time for trucking to invest in artificial intelligence and gain a competitive edge.
April 7, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trumps Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinpings decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
April 7, 2025Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting
Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry.Theres optimism that Washington wont derail the process.
April 7, 2025Why Fleets Are Turning to Mobile Truck Repairs
Mobile maintenance companies schedule service around a fleets hours of operation, as much as possible. The service is designed to eliminate as much downtime as possible.
April 4, 2025NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.
April 4, 2025Smarter Maintenance: How Fleets Are Leveraging AI
Increasingly in fleet maintenance, artificial intelligence has been used to guide technicians on repairs and diagnose problems proactively.
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