Biden Plots Economic Recovery in Meeting With CEOs, Union Heads
President-elect Joe Biden met Nov. 16 with the chief executives of General Motors Co. and Microsoft Corp., as well as key labor leaders, as he begins to outline how to contain the coronavirus pandemic and revive the economy during his administration.
Consumer Spending Rises in August
While the trucking industry’s financial health continues to excel, the overall U.S. economy is trying to gain momentum.
Trucking Fares Better Than Overall Economy, Experts Say
The trucking and freight economy appears to be doing better than the overall U.S. economy as fleets adjust to contend with supply chain changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q2 GDP Drops a Record 32.9%, but Trucking Holding Steady
The gross domestic product of the United States shrank a record-setting 32.9% in the second quarter, tracking closely with economists’ expectations.
Economic Recovery Threatened by COVID-19 Resurgence, Experts Say
The U.S. economy, which had begun to improve, is now in jeopardy of stalling amid rising cases of COVID-19 infections.
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July 15, 2020ATA Praises USMCA Pact
The trade deal with Canada and Mexico that took effect at the start of the month garnered a strong endorsement from the leadership at American Trucking Associations.
Economy Recovering, but Experts Fear Rise in Coronavirus Cases
Experts are warning that signs of improvement in the U.S. economy could give way to another round of contractions as coronavirus cases increase in certain states.
What the New Normal for Trucking Will Be Remains a Question
Trucking companies continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, but what the new normal will be remains a mystery.
Stocks Vault Higher as Nasdaq Hits Record on Economy Hopes
NEW YORK — The Nasdaq composite wiped away the last of its coronavirus-induced losses to set a record June 8.