ACT Research: October Class 8 Orders Driven Largely by Segments with Lingering Pent-Up DemandWhile strong relative to freight market conditions, Class 8 orders were down 24% y/y in October, as published in ACT Research’s latest…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
ACT Research: Preliminary Net Trailer Orders in October Beat Previous Month by 4,000 UnitsOctober’s preliminary net trailer orders increased nominally from September to October, at 35,300 units, but were lower compared to last…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
ACT Research: Used Truck Industry Contracted in October, Against SeasonalityBased on preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes (+10% m/m), it appears as though buyers are eager to take…Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
ACT Research: Forecast Expectations for Dry Van Market Pulled Back Due to Power-Only BrokerageAs published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 and trailers remain…Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
On the Road with Accelera by Cummins: FCEVThis article will concentrate on what fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) alternatives have to offer. What can one expect and what are the…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
ACT Research: Trailer Industry Sees Positive Y/Y Net Order Comparisons for the First Time in 2023For the past three months, we have written about dark clouds on the trailer market horizon. September opens the peak order season, and…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
ACT Research: Current Weak Freight Fundamentals and Declining Pent-Up Demand Warrant Caution AheadWith the 2024 order season opening in September, the Class 8 backlog increased by 8,700 units from August to 161,300 units, and the…Oct 19, 2023Oct 19, 2023
ACT Research: Used Truck Sales Decline in September a ConundrumPreliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes suggest buyers tightened their belts in September, down 5% m/m, according…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
ACT Research: Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Post Seasonal Spike in SeptemberSeptember’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, to 31,300 units, against a very easy August comp, and were notably…Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
ACT Research: Forecast Expectations for Class 8 and Trailers ModerateAs published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 and trailers are lowered as…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
