ACT Research: April Class 8 Orders Totaled 25K Units
Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 24,675 units in April, down 24% month over month, as published in...
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ELFA CapEx Finance Index: Demand Eased in April But is on Pace for a Record Year
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that while new deal...
Read moreDetailsACT Research: A Supply-Driven Freight Cycle
A supply-driven freight cycle doesn’t imply strong volumes, and this time is no different. The current 30% Y/Y increase in...
Read moreDetailsACT Research: Trailer Orders Better in April, but Caution Remains
According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, four months into 2026 and...
Read moreDetailsELFA: Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Improves in May
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) released its May 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI),...
Read moreDetailsTD: Middle Market Dealmakers Are Ready to Pursue M&A, But Valuation Gaps Persist
Middle market dealmakers are entering H2/26 with more confidence, but not without caution. According to TD’s survey of financial decision...
Read moreDetailsACT Research: Preliminary Net Trailer Order Activity Continued to Surprise in April
Preliminary net trailer orders in April were 19,400 units, according to ACT Research. While April orders were up only about...
Read moreDetailsACT Research: Used Truck Market is Holding its Own
April preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales pulled back from March’s strong performance, down 5.4% month over...
Read moreDetailsACT Research: Tightening Driver Capacity and Regulatory Clarity Support Class 8 Orders
While improved spot and contract rates have been the primary drivers of higher Class 8 orders, regulatory burdens, associated with...
Read moreDetailsSandhills Global: Used Construction Equipment Market Extends Inventory Declines in April
The U.S. used construction equipment market continued to show signs of cooling in April, according to the latest Sandhills Global...
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