05 Jan 2026 admin Industry Updates January 5, 2026 admin Signs point upward for trucking Freight rates remain stubbornly sluggish going into 2026 View this email in your browser The first Monday of January (that’s today, January 5!) is National Thank God It’s Monday Day — a time to celebrate new beginnings and new opportunities.🗓️ New York boasts big infrastructure improvements US jobless benefits applications fell below 200,000Layoffs historically low Trump delays increased tariffs for a yearUpholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities affected Duffy announces $118M in grantsStrengthen CDL safety, provide pathways for veterans to enter workforce Signs point upward for truckingFreight rates remain stubbornly sluggish going into 2026 Learn more about The Trucker’s advertising solutions:Recruit Drivers/Owner-OperatorsAdvertise a Product/ServiceRecruit Diesel MechanicsContact Us © 2025 Wilshire Classifieds, LLC Does your company have news to share? Send press releases and photos to Editor@TheTruckerMedia.com. Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.