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- 1Rising diesel prices fuel talk of trucker strike▼Rising diesel prices have sparked rumors that independent truckers are considering a strike. Will it really happen?
Surging diesel prices have prompted reports that independent truckers in the United States may be weighing a strike, as fuel costs squeeze already thin operating margins for owner-operators. Local media report the rumors but note it remains uncertain whether any coordinated stoppage will actually materialize.
- 2Trucking owner-operators capitalizing on high freight rates▼No 'vacation' here: Three owners striking while the iron's hot for rates, income
Three trucking owner-operators are making the most of a hot freight market, running full schedules to take advantage of elevated rates and strong income opportunities. One owner notes there is no 'vacation' time in the current environment, with favorable conditions prompting them to maximize hauling activity while rates remain high.
- 3Used Class 8 truck sales fall 24% as prices climb▼Used Class 8 retail truck sales fall 24% in August, yet prices go up
Used Class 8 retail truck sales dropped 24% in August compared with the same period a year earlier, yet average retail prices continued to rise. The combination of fewer transactions and higher asking prices suggests tight supply of late-model used heavy trucks and sustained demand from fleets and owner-operators, keeping the market expensive despite the sharp slowdown in sales volume.