Truck orders remained strong in February
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders remained impressive in February for the fifth consecutive month coming in at 44,000 units, +3% m/m, and +209% y/y. February 2021 was the second-highest total ever for the month of February. “There is tremendous pent-up demand for trucks. There are severe bottlenecks in the supply
Used Class 8 sales, price down in Jan. 2021
According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) and average sale price fell sequentially in January, down 7% and 6% month-over-month, respectively. On the other hand, average miles were up 4% m/m and average age reported a 3% uptick from December, ACT Research says. Longer-term, same dealer sales
The latest lighting advancements for last-mile delivery vehicles
It’s easy for fleets and, at times, even the drivers themselves to take for granted the variety and complexity of lighting necessary to deliver goods for that final mile. Interior lights, headlights, perimeter lights, taillights, brake lights – none is less important than another, and all are necessary every day for the last-mile delivery driver.
January used Class 8 sales fall month-over-month but rise year-over-year
Preliminary used Class 8 truck sales fell 8% month-over-month in January, but are 14% higher year-over-year compared to 2020, according to the latest preliminary numbers from ACT Research. Other data released in ACT’s preliminary report included month-over-month comparisons for January 2021, which showed that average prices dropped 7%, while average miles and age each rose
Preliminary Jan. trailer orders up y/y, but drop after four months of gains
Preliminary reports indicate that the January net order volume of 29,100 trailers was up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reports. That was also down 33% from December 2020 bookings. This preliminary market estimate should be within plus or minus 3% of the final order tally, ACT says. According to FTR, trailer
Answering electric truck questions with Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has spent the better part of the past two years learning what it takes to run electric trucks through its LIGHTS program–a partnership between the Volvo Group, California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and industry leaders in transportation and electrical charging infrastructure. So when the OEM announced that orders
Tough vocational suspensions that go easy on your drivers
Rolling over rugged off-road terrain, hauling heavy loads and tackling tasks that require your drivers to get in and out of the truck countless times throughout the day are all par for the course in vocational truck applications. It’s hard work tackled by tough equipment, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard on
Trailer orders close 2020 on a positive note, setting up strong 2021
December net U.S. trailer orders of 43,806 units grew 11% from the previous month and were up nearly 150% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 45,800 units were up 11% versus November, but 148% better than the previous December, according to ACT. Full-year 2020 net orders were 41% improved
Integrated energy management: What it is and why you need it
As the evolution toward running on more than a single fuel source continues, fleets turning to alternative fuels are spurred by growing environmental regulations and sustainability plans. That’s why, rather than thinking about a straight replacement to diesel, fleets should adopt an integrated energy management (IEM) approach—a comprehensive strategy that considers all available fuel sources
Trailer orders remained strong in December
According to the numbers from FTR and ACT Research, preliminary trailer orders were strong in December. FTR reports that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders totaled 41,700 units, while ACT reports orders at 42,500. FTR says December order activity was up 6% m/m and 155% y/y. Total trailer orders for 2020 totaled 297,000. The order volume
