Trailer orders continue strong performance in October
Trailer orders continued their strong showings this year in October, coming in at just under September’s record-setting number, according to the data from both ACT Research Co. and FTR. FTR had trailer orders for October at 53,000 units, up 67% over October of 2017. According to FTR, the strong numbers can be attributed to OEMs
Strong truck order numbers continue in October
Truck orders continued a record-setting year with another strong month in October, according to preliminary data from both FTR and ACT Research Co. FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for October at 43,000 units, surpassing 40,000 units for a record eighth month in a row. October 2018 orders were the 10th best ever;
Used truck prices rise in September
The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in September rose 3% month-over-month and fared even better, up 9% year-to-date, when compared to the first nine months of 2017, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research. The report also indicated used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes rose 9% year-over-year, while average mileage
Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales down 28% YTD
U.S. and Canadian Natural Gas Class 8 truck retail sales rose 13% in 2017, but shed 28% year-to-date through August 2018, according to a recent quarterly report (Natural Gas & Alternative Fuels Quarterly) released by ACT Research. Year-to-date sales at this point in 2017 were flat year-over-year. “On a nominal basis, natural gas retail sales
September truck orders fall slightly but remain strong
According to the numbers from both FTR and ACT Research, September truck orders took a slight step back from the record-setting pace of the summer, while remaining strong compared to past years. Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data show the industry booked 42,800 units in September, falling moderately after back-to-back record order months.
August trailer orders continue to break records
In the wake of a record-setting July, trailer orders continued at unprecedented levels in August. According to FTR, August orders were 35,300, a 141% year-over-year gain from August 2018. Act Research reports that orders were 38,200 trailers, or 140% year-over-year. FTR says that fleets have continued to place 2019 orders ahead of schedule, which has
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
North American Class 8 orders continue at record levels in August
Class 8 truck orders in North America have continued at record rates in August, according to FTR and ACT Research. FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 orders for August hit another all-time high of 52,400 units, just surpassing last month’s total by 300 orders. Class 8 orders were again exceptionally strong in the
Used truck prices fell 1% in July; downward pricing pressure expected
The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in July was virtually flat, down 1%, on a month-over-month basis, but fared better when compared to July 2017, according to the numbers from ACT Research Co. The report also indicated used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes rose 12% year-over-year, while average mileage was unchanged
Trailer orders hit record levels for July
According to the preliminary numbers from ACT Research Co. and FTR, July trailer orders set records for the month, hitting surprising levels in what is historically the weakest-performing month of the year. FTR has the number for July at 28,000 units, which the company called “surprising.” “This is a terrific order number for a month
July Class 8 truck orders were the highest ever recorded
After threatening the record number several times this year, Class 8 truck orders in July surpassed the highest number ever recorded for one month, according to both FTR and ACT Research Co.—this in what is typically a slow summer month for orders. FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 orders for July hit an all-time
Used truck prices up 15% year-over-year in June; equipment supply remains tight
The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in June was flat on a month-over-month basis, but up 15%, when compared to June 2017, according to the numbers from ACT Research. The report also indicated used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes rose 13% year-over-year, while average mileage fell 1% and average age declined