Heavy Truck Tariff, Crawling Out of the Freight Recession and a GBATS Recap

Heavy Truck Tariff, Crawling Out of the Freight Recession and a GBATS Recap

Author: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association October 3, 2025 Duration: 54:00

The president recently identified another target for his tariffs: heavy trucks built overseas. Jason Miller, Eli Broad professor of supply chain management, breaks down the possible implications – and lays out why he believes the U.S. economy might already be in recession territory. Then, a recap of this past weekend’s Guilty By Association Truck Show.


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