Craig L. Fuller

Chattanooga

Chief Executive Officer at Flying Magazine

Freight affiliated media. Founder - FreightWaves: Freight market intelligence SONAR: High-frequency freight data Firecrown: enthusiast media esp. transport

Articles

The courts are unlikely to end the trade war

1 month ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

Legal powerhouses section 122 and 338 offer upsideYesterday, a U.S. court struck down President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), calling them unconstitutional and stopping 10% global tariffs and higher levies on China, Canada, and Mexico. The ruling, citing IEEPA’s misuse for trade imbalances, cut the U.S. tariff rate from 27% to 17.8%.
The courts are unlikely to end the trade war

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Craig L. Fuller

Legal powerhouses section 122 and 338 offer upsideYesterday, a U.S. court struck down President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), calling them unconstitutional and stopping 10% global tariffs and higher levies on China, Canada, and Mexico. The ruling, citing IEEPA’s misuse for trade imbalances, cut the U.S. tariff rate from 27% to 17.8%.
Trucking’s historic slump: How overcapacity and undocumented drivers reshaped the industry

1 month ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

The trucking industry has faced its longest and deepest downturn in history, beginning in March 2022. This prolonged slump, known as the Great Freight Recession, has driven many trucking companies out of business. A sluggish goods economy contributed, but the primary cause is excess capacity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, high freight rates and government stimulus, coupled with cheap credit, spurred an influx of new trucking companies.
Trucking’s historic slump: How overcapacity and undocumented drivers reshaped the industry

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Craig L. Fuller

The trucking industry has faced its longest and deepest downturn in history, beginning in March 2022. This prolonged slump, known as the Great Freight Recession, has driven many trucking companies out of business. A sluggish goods economy contributed, but the primary cause is excess capacity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, high freight rates and government stimulus, coupled with cheap credit, spurred an influx of new trucking companies.
Installing Starlink in a Cirrus Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

1 month ago | flyingmag.com | Craig L. Fuller

High-speed internet connectivity has revolutionized how pilots access information and stay connected while flying. For Cirrus aircraft operators, Starlink satellite internet now offers an unprecedented opportunity to maintain reliable broadband connectivity during flight.
Transportation rates likely to surge during tariff pause

1 month ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

U.S. and Chinese officials have reached an agreement to roll back most recent tariffs and implement a 90-day truce in their trade war to facilitate further negotiations. Announced in Geneva, this deal marks a significant step back from a conflict that has disrupted the global economy. The temporary suspension of hostilities is expected to have immediate effects on global shipping and transportation markets.
Tariffs Ignite Supply Chain Chaos: U.S. Faces Recession Risk

1 month ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

The recent implementation of substantial tariffs on Chinese imports represents one of the most significant disruptions to the global supply chain in recent years. These tariff policies are rapidly pushing the United States toward what many experts characterize as an inevitable recession.
Trump mandates English for truckers, import delays expected this week

2 months ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

In a significant development for the trucking industry, President Trump is set to sign an executive order requiring all truck drivers in the United States to demonstrate proficiency in English.This move is hailed as a step toward improving safety in the transportation sector but is expected to have far-reaching implications for trucking capacity nationwide.
Mass layoffs in trucking and retail coming – Apollo

2 months ago | finance.yahoo.com | Craig L. Fuller

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 10:20 AM 3 min read In This Article: Apollo Global Management forecasts a severe U.S. recession triggered by recent tariffs, which will lead to widespread layoffs in the trucking and retail sectors amid rising economic uncertainty.
Mass layoffs in trucking are coming, says consulting firm

2 months ago | freightwaves.com | Craig L. Fuller

Apollo Global Management forecasts a severe U.S. recession triggered by recent tariffs, which will lead to widespread layoffs in the trucking and retail sectors amid rising economic uncertainty. The report, available on Apollo’s website, paints a grim scenario:The trucking industry, critical to U.S. logistics, faces significant challenges as tariffs disrupt trade, particularly with China.