Jeremy Wolfe

1 week ago | fleetowner.com | Jeremy Wolfe

For-hire trucking is off to a strong start in 2025. Rates have steadily improved across the first quarter of the year. The spot market saw heightened freight demand in the first week of April. However, analysts warn, these happy conditions are likely a temporary reaction to get shipments ahead of President Donald Trump’s import tax threats. As the year progresses, for-hire freight demand could suffer the effects of Trump’s unpredictable trade war.

1 week ago | fleetowner.com | Jeremy Wolfe

Those businesses bringing in goods to beat tariffs have kept freight demand strong. Vise noted that surges in volumes for flatbed—and some strength for dry van and refrigerated loads—suggest companies are still pulling goods forward early. It may take a week or two to see how tariffs could depress demand. “Overall, we don’t have any indication of softening freight demand yet,” Vise said. “We expect that Q1 will turn out to be strong on imports and Q2 will be weak.

2 weeks ago | fleetowner.com | Jeremy Wolfe

Congress took the next step toward overturning the latest emission regulations and electric vehicle mandates imposed by the California Air Resources Board. On Friday, Republican senators introduced joint resolutions of disapproval against CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks, Heavy-Duty Omnibus, and Advanced Clean Cars waivers. The lawmakers introduced these resolutions after EPA submitted Congressional reports on CARB’s waivers under the Congressional Review Act in February.

2 weeks ago | fleetowner.com | Jeremy Wolfe

A diverse sample is key for accurate market research. NACFE has no shortage of unique operations among its participants. The run goes beyond covering different powertrains: The event will capture a wide range of companies, manufacturers, routes, loads, and geographies. “It’s a really nice mix, all performing in long haul,” Roeth said.

2 weeks ago | fleetowner.com | Jeremy Wolfe

The same applies to hardware. The fixtures that mount a gateway or dashcam—and the housings for device components—provide the perfect opportunity to reduce vibrations. This is particularly true for dashcams, where vibrations can interfere with picture quality. The mounting mechanism must also be adaptable to accommodate the wide range of models, operations, and objectives of carriers.