ACT Research: For-Hire Demand Outlook remains soft this winter
Freight demand fundamentals are gradually improving, ACT says.
ATRI to research on challenges faced by female truck drivers
The ATRI Research Advisory Committee prioritized this new women-focused research initiative at its 2023 Annual Meeting.
Trailer industry sees positive year-over-year net order comparisons for the first time in 2023
ACT Research said that caution is still appropriate despite the good news these numbers bring.
ACT Research: Weak freight fundamentals and declining demand warrant caution ahead
With the 2024 order season opening in September, the Class 8 backlog increased by 8,700 units from August to 161,300 units, and the backlog-to-build ratio increased to 5.5 months, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research. “Order season for 2024 kicks off with mixed conditions across the various Classes 5-8 vehicle end-markets,” said Kenny
ACT Research: Forecast expectations for Class 8 and trailers moderate
ACT Research forecasts for both Class 8 trucks and trailers have been lowered, as the recovery in freight markets remains elusive.
ACT Research projects weaker U.S. tractor market in 2024
Those factors include ongoing pent-up vocational truck demand, strong tractor demand in Mexico, and labor hoarding.
Industry leaders share thoughts on where the trucking industry is going at ACT seminar
Industry leaders talked about the transition to EVs, what’s anticipated for fleers in the next 18 months, and how fleets feel about the future.
Used truck sales uncharacteristically high in August
Compared to July, average retail price increased 1%, while miles and age both declined 1%.
Verizon Connect announces AI dashcam enhancements, research study
64 percent of truck drivers who lost their lives in accidents were not utilizing seat belts.
ACT Research to launch new expanded forecast report in 2024
The expanded forecast, NA CV Outlook Plus, will feature an annual decarbonization market update, longer-term production forecast and more.
