17 Dec 2025 admin Industry Updates December 17, 2025 admin Spot rates drop after 4 weeks of growth Total load activity down by 4.9% after previous rebound. View this email in your browser December 17 calls for pancakes (or waffles or whatever!) topped with a drizzle of tantalizing maple syrup. Why? It’s National Maple Syrup Day!🥞 Tariffs have ‘uneven’ effect on holiday prices Volvo Trucks secures major orderKoch Trucking wants 185 Volvo VNLs Physical Activity Alliance taps Bob Perry as inaugural industry ambassadorPAA’s CEO Pledge calls on leaders to prioritize movement in the workplace Ryder unveils succession plan for leadershipSanchez to retire; Diez will step up as chairman and CEO Spot rates drop for first time in 4 weeksTotal load activity down by 4.9% after previous rebound 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.