Economy strong but moderating, ACT Research says
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research noted that the overall economic picture remains largely unchanged, with growth moderating in 2019 from last year’s vigorous pace.
ACT Research: Trucking industry maintaining momentum; deceleration expected in the U.S. economy
According to the recently released ACT Research Transportation Digest, the Class 8 truck market started 2019 with powerful positive momentum from a remarkable and record-setting 2018. In the Classes 5-7 market, the truck segment made yet another outsized contribution to the total medium duty market, perpetuating its growth. In other news, same dealer sales of
ACT Research predicts continued growth in 2019
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, Class 8 production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019, but changes in demand for straight trucks and tractors will impact the type of diesel engines ordered. “Tractors represented 73% of total Class 8 production
ACT Research finds tough comparisons for transportation, but in a robust environment
ACT Research recently noted, in the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, that freight-related metrics are continuing the moderation that began in August. The report, which provides monthly analysis on transportation trends, equipment markets, and the economy, also explained why the market forecasting and analysis firm believes that this does not suggest that the
ACT Research: Diesel still trucking’s fuel of choice, alternative fuel offerings continue
The latest “North American On-Highway Engine Outlook” published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates highlights this alt fuel activity for CV GVWs 5-8, including five-year forecasts of engines volumes and product trends. The Engine Outlook ties to the detailed NA CV vehicle forecasts published monthly by ACT in the North American Outlook. One of
October Class 8 orders weak, according to ACT Research
Class 8 net orders continued to move sideways for the third consecutive month in October at 13,907 units. Seasonally adjusted, October’s orders were weak at 12,060 units, according to the numbers from ACT Research Co. “The driving factor behind the weak net orders number was an unusually high level of cancellations booked in the month
ACT Research study analyzes commercial vehicle engine market
Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research and Rhein Associates have announced the inaugural publication of a new cooperative venture, the N.A. On-Highway CV Engine Outlook report. The Engine Outlook, available now, is designed to present historical trends, current activity and forecasts of engine demand in on-highway commercial vehicles. The report analyzes major trends in engine displacement, engine
ATRI research quantifies impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its latest CSA research, “Assessing the Impact of Non-Preventable Crashes on CSA Scores.” In this analysis, ATRI investigated the impact that excluding non-preventable crashes would have on motor carrier CSA Crash Indicator BASIC measures. The analysis used carrier crash records, mapped to the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information
Natural gas continues to grow, ACT Research reports
ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. natural gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy-duty truck market in its report entitled “NG Reality Check: Moving From Infancy to Adolescence.” The report, published in October 2014, provides forecasts, insights and supporting analysis on trends already taking place such as: NG engine
ACT Research predicts ‘year of transition’ as trailer orders fall in March
ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.
