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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJune 23, 2020

Most Commercial Fleet Orders for 2021 Models to be at Pre-Pandemic Levels

A number of commercial fleets are planning to order fewer fleet vehicles in MY-2021, but the majority of surveyed fleet managers state there will be no change in order volumes and will stick to pre-existing replacement schedules.

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Newsby Paul ClintonMay 24, 2019

IRS Depreciation Limit Update Should Minimally Impact Fleets

The Internal Revenue Service update of the depreciation limits for higher-priced passenger vehicles should have minimal impact on commercial leasing, fleet management company executives said.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Tariffs on Hold as Trump Weighs National Security Impact

President Donald Trump is "not ready to act" on threatened auto import tariffs following a Tuesday meeting with his top trade advisers, an anonymous source told Bloomberg.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2018

FedEx Increases Employee Wages Following Tax Reform

FedEx will invest two-thirds of $200 million in increased compensation for hourly team members, due to the recently enacted tax reform signed by President Donald Trump.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2017

Hurricanes Could Cost GDP Half a Percentage Point in Q3

Speaking about the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma at the FTR Transportation Conference, analysts estimated that the economic impact on the region could cost GDP 0.5% in the third quarter of 2017.

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NewsAugust 14, 2017

Talks to Revamp NAFTA Slated to Begin This Week

Trucking and logistics interests are keeping a close eye on talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement begin this week – particularly those involved in the automotive industry.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 13, 2016

FedEx CEO Warns Trump Attack on Trade Could Be 'Catastrophic'

FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith warned that President-elect Trump's campaign promises to pull back on international trade agreements could be “catastrophic.”

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ArticlesFebruary 9, 2015

North American Rail Congestion Causes and Effects

Heavier rail cars and an aging box car fleet are having a serious impact on overall rail congestion. The box car fleet responsible for moving vehicles is getting smaller by the year.

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NewsMay 13, 2014

Medium-, Heavy-Duty Truck Sales to Increase in 2014

The improved economic environment in developing and developed economies is restoring business confidence and pushing up the global sales volumes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, will sales expected to increase to 2.87 million units by the end of 2014.

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NewsMay 6, 2014

Construction Unemployment Rate Falls to 7-Year Low

The unemployment rate in construction dropped to the lowest April level in seven years as contractors added 32,000 workers to payrolls in April.

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