News / US truckers hit a bumpy stretch on the economic freeway

By Ian Putzger, North America correspondent

06/08/2019

Deliveries of appliances, furniture and other bulky items in the US have been growing at a rapid clip, but Schneider National has stepped on the brakes.

Declaring that the segment’s long-term prospects are not looking favourable, the trucking giant announced last week it would bring down ...

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