According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, the deterioration of some freight-related metrics that began in March continued through April and into early May. ACT’s State…
Commercial Truck Markets Performing ‘Balancing Act’ Read more...
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…
ACT: Challenges to Domestic Economy Raising Risks for Vehicle Manufacturing Read more...
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…
Supply Chain Crunch Continue to Restrain Truck Orders Read more...
New monthly truck orders dropped to their lowest in 26 years, despite demand remaining high, according to FTR Associates. Preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 9,500 units, down 41%…
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FTR reported that preliminary Class 8 orders of 28,100 units in September – down 29% from August and 12% year over year – is due to lack of supply, not…
Class 8 Order Retreat Based on Lack of Supply Read more...
Truck manufacturers are struggling to keep up with order demand due to material shortages. FTR reported preliminary orders of 42,800 units in January, up 144% year-over-year but down 18% from…
OEMs Struggle to Keep Pace with New Truck Orders Read more...
The North American Council for Fuel Efficiency’s 2019 Annual Fleet Fuel Study found that overall fuel efficiency for Class 8 trucks in long-haul applications continues to improve, thanks to a…
NACFE: Fleets Saved Almost $900 Million in Fuel Costs Read more...
The Class 8 truck market is on the cusp of a significant correction, according to ACT Research. The report also suggests the U.S. economy will decelerate from the 2018 tax…
‘Significant Correction’ Coming for Class 8 Market: ACT Read more...
While signs have been pointing to a slowdown, Class 8 truck production is expected to continue growing for most of 2019, tapering off by the end of the year and…
Class 8 Truck Production to Taper Off by End of Year Read more...
