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Research: Slow Going on Truckload…

Expectations are for freight markets to continue bouncing along the bottom in the near term, with some holiday volatility and a change in trajectory on the way next year, according...

ACT Research: Forecast Expectations for…

As published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 and trailers remain relatively the same in November, though forecasts ...

Used Truck Industry Contracted in…

Based on preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes (+10% m/m), it appears as though buyers are eager to take advantage of lower prices. Though, in total, the ...

ACT Research: Class 8 Truck…

September preliminary NA Class 8 net orders were 36,800 units, up 67% m/m, reflecting the strongest order month in the past year. Classes 5-7 net orders were more trend-like, risin...

For-Hire Survey Suggests a Gradually…

The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows continued improvement in freight volumes, pricing, and driver availability. The Volume Index fell 4.9 points in Septembe...

ACT Research: Forecast Expectations for…

As published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 and trailers are lowered as the recovery in freight markets remains el...

Oct 24th, 2023
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September’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, to 31,300 units, against a very easy August comp, and were notably higher compared to last September, up 19%. A...

ACT Research: August Class 8…

August preliminary NA Class 8 net orders were 19,000 units, down 9% y/y, but reflecting the best month since February. Continued economic strength and seasonal adjustment keep orde...

Used Truck Market Declined in…

Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes contracted 4.4% in July, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 ...