Pamella De Leon

United Arab Emirates, Virginia

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

writer, editor, geek, and fangirl. previously @fastcompanyme, @mitsloanme, and @EntMagazineME.

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Articles

Class 8 truck orders rise in May but trail 2024 levels

2 days ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

North American Class 8 net orders saw a 40% increase in May compared to Aprilâ€™s low figures, reaching 12,000 units, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. However, orders were still down 47% from May 2024 and significantly below the seven-year May average of 18,319 orders. Last month marked the lowest May order total since 2020. Over the past 12 months through May, total orders were 260,355 units.
Ongoing trade policy uncertainty is weighing on freight demand and business confidence

3 days ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

The uncertainty on trade policies has affected freight shipments, with the Cass Freight Index for Shipments reporting a 0.4% increase in April over March, but a 3.6% decline in shipment compared to a year ago. Expenditures had a slight increase of 1.2% from last April.
R.E. Garrison cuts maintenance costs and builds a culture of collaboration

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome truckingâ€™s challenges. If you know a carrier that has displayed innovation, contact CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon at [email protected] or 800-633-5953. Operational costs are steadily rising, making it more important than ever to find strategic ways to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
Kenworth updates T680E and debuts T880E electric trucks for fleets and vocational applications

1 week ago | equipmentworld.com | Pamella De Leon

Kenworth has updated its T680E battery-electric truck to offer faster charging and higher torque and range capabilities. It also introduced the new Kenworth T880E, one of the industry’s first vocational Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
Back and forth on tariffs: what it means for freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

It's been a wild 36 hours for countries that do business with the United States and the motor carriers responsible for moving freight. A panel of federal judges on Wednesday spiked President Donald Trumpâ€™s sweeping tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade said that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump invoked to impose tariffs, does not grant a president â€śunbounded authorityâ€ť to levy universal duties on imports.
Court temporarily pauses ruling on Trump tariffs: what it means for freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

It's been a wild 36 hours for countries that do business with the United States and the motor carriers responsible for moving freight. A panel of federal judges on Wednesday spiked President Donald Trumpâ€™s sweeping tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade said that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump invoked to impose tariffs, does not grant a president â€śunbounded authorityâ€ť to levy universal duties on imports.
Weather, tariffs, and housing slump weigh heavily on truck freight

1 week ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

Truck freight volumes showed mixed results during the first quarter of the year, according to a U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index report. U.S. truck freight volume was down 5.8% overall, while spending slowed down 2.5% compared to the fourth quarter. Although there had been signs of the truck freight market improving with the new year, the report noted that significant negative influences led to a ninth consecutive quarter with national declines in quarterly and annual shipment and spend volumes.
M&A trends amid tariff uncertainty

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

As the freight cycle showed signs of signs of recovery, analysts saw optimism in the transportation merger and acquisition (M&A) sector in late 2024 and early 2025, but recent trade policy is stifling momentum, according to a report by management consulting firm Kearney.
Used truck and trailer inventories drop sharply as buyers shift focus to late-model, low-mileage units

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

Demand is strong for late-model, low-mileage units, pushing prices higher. Market is stabilizing, but tariffs and regulations remain key factors. Thereâ€™s been sharp year-over-year inventory declines across both used trucks and trailers, particularly in sleeper trucks and reefer trailers in April, according to a report from Sandhills Global. The report noted that the used heavy-duty market showed mixed signals.
Fleets in Q1 grapple with economic uncertainty, tariffs, and weather-driven setbacks

2 weeks ago | ccjdigital.com | Pamella De Leon

The first quarter of 2025 was a tough road for many carriers that faced headwinds ranging from delivery delays and network inefficiencies to rising insurance costs and uncertainties associated with U.S. trade and tariff policies. While a few fleets managed to improve profitability or find opportunity through acquisitions and cost-cutting efforts, the broader industry continued to grapple with sluggish demand, inflationary pressures, and cautious customer behavior.