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Navigating Tariffs: Minimize Disruption to Your Refrigerated Equipment Purchases and Supply Chain

Jun 27, 2025

The recent tariffs on steel and aluminum have significantly impacted the refrigerated trailer industry. These tariffs have led to increased production costs, supply chain disruptions, and higher prices for new trailers. As a result, businesses are facing challenges in acquiring the necessary equipment to keep their operations running smoothly. Gain insights into how the global trade policies are influencing freight demand, equipment costs, and capacity.  With data-driven forecasts on truck and trailer markets, our economist and industry experts will provide distributors with steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions and cost fluctuations. Valuable ACT Research insights will help you make informed decisions about fleet investments and logistics strategies in a volatile economic landscape. Leave with proven strategies and actionable options you can employ to mitigate tariff costs, risk and exposure.

Speakers:         

Ken Vieth, President and Senior Analyst, ACT Research

Don Durm, VP Strategic Customer Solutions, PLM Fleet


Click the link to watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CzCCmyVCs