Blog - Motor Vehicles

United States Truckload Market Sees Surge in Rejection Rates Post-Christmas

Jan 5, 2025

The US truckload market has seen a major shift in rejection rates post-Christmas, causing capacity challenges and rising spot rates since April 2022.

Freight Dynamics Steady Amid Challenging Holiday Season

Dec 30, 2024

131

Freight industry steadies through the holiday season, with key metrics such as tender rejection rates and pricing indices indicating balanced shipper-carrier dynamics despite logistical challenges.

Fura Expands Digital Freight Brokerage with Strategic Acquisition of Pinwheel Logistics

Dec 27, 2024

229

Fura acquires Pinwheel Logistics to strengthen its position in digital freight brokerage, marking a significant step in its growth strategy despite challenging market conditions.

Major Overhaul in Freight Classification Set to Begin Next Year

Dec 26, 2024

150

The LTL freight sector is set to undergo significant changes with a new density-based classification system, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across the logistics industry.

Carriers Regain Ground in Freight Negotiations Amid Seasonal Slowdown

Dec 23, 2024

132

Discover the shift in freight negotiation power favoring carriers amid seasonal slowdowns, with rising rejection rates and rate pressures indicated in recent FreightWaves analysis.

Roadrunner Transport Restructures for Major Exchange Reemergence

Dec 23, 2024

170

Roadrunner Transport restructures ownership, aiming for stock exchange reemergence by focusing on LTL freight efficiency and seizing growth opportunities.

Stellantis Accelerates Launch of Hybrid Ram Pickup

Dec 18, 2024

130

Stellantis hastens the release of its hybrid Ram 1500 due to shifting demands and economic conditions, pushing back the electric version to 2026.

Textron Evaluates Strategic Alternatives for Powersports Division

Dec 18, 2024

Textron reviews strategic options for its Powersports division in response to weak demand, aiming for operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Gas-Powered Ram 1500 Triumphs as 2025 MotorTrend Truck of the Year

Dec 12, 2024

128

MotorTrend crowns the gas-powered Ram 1500 as 2025 Truck of the Year, emphasizing performance and tradition over electric competitors like Rivian R1T.

Stellantis Reinstates Tim Kuniskis to Save Ram Sales

Dec 9, 2024

Stellantis reappoints Tim Kuniskis as Ram CEO to recover from falling sales and strengthen market position amidst competitive pressures.

United States Sees Sharp Decline in Motorcycle and Bicycle Imports, Dropping to $5.3 Billion in 2023

Dec 2, 2024

125

Imports of Motorcycle And Bicycle peaked at 25M units in 2021, but decreased in the following years. In terms of value, imports contracted significantly to $5.3B in 2023.

Mexico Sees a 3% Increase in Imports of Internal Combustion Engines, Reaching $6.4 Billion in 2023

Nov 18, 2024

131

Imports of Internal Combustion Engines peaked at 158M units in 2022, with a slight decline the following year. In terms of value, the imports increased slightly to $6.4B in 2023.