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…
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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…
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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: “The Canadian…
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Canadian shippers and other industry associations are backing statements made by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) which call on the Government of Canada to delay the timing of the border vaccination mandate….
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According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, despite rock-solid demand across the spectrum of forward-looking medium and heavy-duty vehicle market indicators, industry capacity remains range-bound across a…
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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Trailer manufacturers will likely continue to limit orders through next few quarters, says ACT Research in its latest Trailer Components report. The research firm says supply chain disruptions, such as a lack…
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Truck buyers, large and small fleets included, are becoming increasingly frustrated over the supply chain challenges facing all truck makers, primarily as a result of a global semiconductor shortage, reports…
Supply Chain Delays Disrupting Truck Deliveries, Frustrate Carriers: TT Read more...
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…
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