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Future-Proofing your Fleet: Smart Procurement Strategies Amid Tariffs and Market Uncertainty

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The return of Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs has created fresh challenges for distributors, especially when making major investments in refrigerated trailers. But what if you could use this volatility to your advantage?

Join industry experts for a new perspective on navigating today’s economic shifts. This webinar will use current data and real-world case studies to show you how to leverage aggressive tariff policies to optimize your fleet investments, improve cost structures, and build operational resilience.

Walk away with actionable insights to help you make smarter, more agile decisions in uncertain times.

Key Takeaways:

  • Reframe uncertainty as opportunity—leveraging market shifts to negotiate better terms, secure incentives, and optimize timing for fleet investments.
  • Discover proven strategies for reducing acquisition and operational costs, including financing models, supplier negotiations, and lifecycle planning.
  • Explore how economic indicators, tariff trends, and utilization metrics can inform smarter, more agile fleet decisions.
  • Future-proof your fleet operations by aligning procurement with broader business goals, regulatory trends, and sustainability initiatives.

Come join us on November 6 at 1:00pm Eastern Time!

Moderator:

Lucas Subler
President
Classic Carriers

Speakers:

Don Durm
Vice President of Supply Chain
PLM Fleet LLC

Kenny Vieth
President and Senior Analyst
ACT Research