According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report by ACT Research, same dealer used Class 8 retail truck sales declined 2.5% month-over-month in July, a steeper drop than the expected seasonal dip. Despite the near-term pullback, retail sales remained 45% higher compared to July 2025, continuing a trend of robust year-over-year growth. The average retail sale price for used Class 8 trucks slipped 4.0% from June, settling at $60,986.
“The July slowdown in used Class 8 retail sales was directionally consistent with seasonal expectations, but the magnitude was greater than usual,” Steve Tam, vice president at ACT Research, said. “Auction and wholesale channels also softened, contributing to an overall decrease in total market volumes. While pricing retreated in the near term, year-to-date sales and values continue to show resilience, even as the market navigates ongoing regulatory and OEM product uncertainties.”
