Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) grew 54% month-over-month in June, according to the latest preliminary numbers from ACT Research. Longer-term, volumes rose 6% compared to June 2019, but were flat when measured against the first six months of last year.
Other data released in ACT’s preliminary report included month-over-month comparisons for June 2020, which showed that average prices were down 4%, while average miles and average age each increased, up 4% and 1%, respectively, compared to May. Year-to-date, average price, miles, and age were all lower, down 13%, 3%, and 8%, respectively, compared to the first six months of 2019.