Class 8 used truck sales see month-over-month jump

Total reported volumes of used Class 8 trucks climbed to 2,770 units in March, a jump of 14% month over month and 5% year over year, according to ACT Research’s State of the Industry report.

“All three markets—auctions, wholesale, and retail—gained month over month,” said Steve Tam, vice president-commercial vehicle sector with ACT. “The downside, if there is one, is that March is usually the pinnacle of the year, so we expect volumes will soften in April.”

Slightly higher miles and flat age conspired to put downward pressure on the average selling price of total reported Class 8 trucks, ACT said. Prices were 2% lower month over month.

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Fontaine Specialized announced the new Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer. This 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed to transport a diverse range of loads, according to Fontaine, who adds that the Magnitude 75 comes in three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD)."The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles," said Heather Gilmer, vice president of sales. "Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader. This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”Fontaine says the Magnitude 75 was made with 100,000-lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges; and the flat and beam decks boast a 24-in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15-in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6-in. of ground clearance.