Used truck sales improve in February

Used truck sales improve in February

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Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes improved for a second consecutive month in February, according to ACT Research. The average price of used Class 8 trucks fell month-over-month in February and year-over-year. Year-to-date, values are down compared to the same period in 2016, ACT found.

“Total volumes were also higher year-over-year compared to February 2016, and year-to-date relative to the same time period last year,” said Steve Tam, ACT’s vice president. “We expect pricing to remain at or near current levels throughout 2017.”

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