ACT Research Co.·Nov 17, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Nov 16, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Nov 15, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Nov 14, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 24, 2023On 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 24, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 19, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 18, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 17, 2023ACT 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…
ACT Research Co.·Oct 11, 2023ACT 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…