CK Commercial Vehicle Research fleet survey indicates modest equipment purchases for 2020
The 2H 2019 Fleet Sentiment survey conducted in August and September by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) indicates that most fleets have modest equipment purchase plans for 2020.
Fleet Sentiment survey shows lower truck demand in 2019
Responses to the latest CK Commercial Vehicle Research Fleet Sentiment survey reflects some softening in the trucking environment.
Fleet sentiment ticks up, Q2 order predictions on the upswing
A fleet survey conducted in mid-April by CK Commercial Vehicle Research predicts that both Class 8 and trailer orders will improve in the second quarter from the January to March timeframe. Calculated units for orders planned in the next three months by the group reporting for the Q2 2015 Fleet Sentiment Report shows an increase
State of the industry: 2014 recap
As we continue to see more sophisticated technology integrated into commercial vehicles, and as fleets continue to add new trucks like they have over the course of this past year, fleets have also had to update technician and driver training to bring those folks up-to-speed on the changes—and what those mean for maintenance and driving
Expect a strong first half of 2015 for fleet purchasing
CK Commercial Vehicle Research‘s Q4 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report, conducted in October, showed solid fleet purchasing plans for first half 2015 Class 8 deliveries. According to the report, the overall Q4 2014 FSR Buying Index of 109.5 is up 2% year over year. The index measures the number of fleets planning to place orders for
Fleet Sentiment Survey reports continued tightening capacity at truck fleets
The Q3 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey conducted in July by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) confirms tightening shipping capacity at truck fleets. Reported vehicle utilization rates along with responses to questions regarding a fleet’s capacity vs. demand ratio, indicate that there is little available capacity for new freight among the survey participants. Capacity is
Fleet Sentiment Survey reveals impact of driver shortage on equipment purchases
The Q2 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey conducted in April by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) revealed how widespread the driver shortage is and how it is likely to impact future vehicle purchases. In answer to multiple questions regarding the current environment at trucking fleets, many and varied types of operations reported that the inability
Fleet Sentiment report shows positive signs
Sixty-two percent of the fleet executives responding to the Q1 2014 Fleet Sentiment survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research in January indicated they planned to place orders for Class 8 trucks in the next three months. Forty-eight percent indicated they planned to place trailer orders. Overall the CKCVR Buying Index, which combines activity and