Trailer Order Backlogs into Dec: ACT Thursday April 14, 2022 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment Demand for trailers remains strong in the U.S., with February’s net orders reaching levels not seen since December 2020.
ACT: Challenges to Domestic Economy Raising Risks for Vehicle Manufacturing Friday March 11, 2022 | Business Conditions, Technology & Equipment According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, supply-chain constraints kept a lid on the industry’s ability to raise build rates through 2021, and just as the supply of chips was starting to improve, the risk to auto and truck manufacturing supply chains has risen once again.
Supply Chain Crunch Continue to Restrain Truck Orders Friday March 11, 2022 | Business Conditions, Operations & Safety Orders for Class 8 trucks remain flat despite strong industry demand, signaling that OEMs expect ongoing supply chain challenges to continue. “By not booking more orders, OEMs are signaling that the supply chain remains clogged, and they don’t anticipate being able to ramp up production in the next couple of months,” explained Don Ake, FTR’s […]
Voices of Canadian Industry Call to Action on Border Blockades Tuesday February 08, 2022 | Border & Customs, COVID-19, Industry Image & PR, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety A group of leading business trade associations, representing key sectors of the Canadian supply chain, issued the following statement on blockades affecting key trade corridors and border crossings: