Equipment Sector

ACT: Economic Uncertainty Drives Down Class 8 Truck Orders

With Class 8 truck orders reaching their lowest level since the pandemic, ACT Research warns that 2025 could bring more turbulence to the commercial vehicle industry. read more

Used Lift Equipment Inventory Grows in April While Prices Continue to Slide

Inventory of used lift equipment climbed in April, even as asking and auction prices kept trending downward. read more

Used Truck Market Mixed in April as Medium-Duty Inventory Surges, Prices Slide

April data shows diverging trends across truck categories, with medium-duty trucks seeing the sharpest inventory growth and price drops. read more

Sandhills: Used Construction Equipment Inventory Drops Again in April

April data from Sandhills Global shows continued declines in inventory levels across the U.S. used construction equipment market, with pricing trends remaining relatively stable. read more

ISM: Hospital Activity Expands for 20th Straight Month

The latest ISM data shows continued growth in hospital activity, with rising demand for services and employment gains in April. read more

Used Tractor, Combine Values Mixed in April as Sprayer and Planter Markets Trend Down

U.S. agriculture equipment markets saw diverging trends last month, with high-horsepower tractors and combines gaining value while sprayers and compact tractors continued to decline. read more

ACT: Class 8 Truck Orders Fall to Pandemic-Era Low in April

Preliminary data shows Class 8 net orders dropped to their lowest level since May 2020, highlighting industry uncertainty and seasonal slowdown. read more

KBRA Report Warns U.S. Aviation Industry Faces Billions in Added Costs From New Tariffs

A new KBRA analysis outlines how recent tariff hikes could disrupt supply chains, raise fares, and hurt global competitiveness in the aviation sector. read more

U.S. Bank: Truck Freight Volume Falls Nationally, But Northeast Sees Gains

U.S. Bank’s latest freight index shows a sharp drop in Southwest shipping while Northeast ports and retail strength drive regional growth. read more

Bankruptcies and Layoffs Hit U.S. Transportation Sector

FreightWaves reported that a wave of bankruptcies and layoffs is sweeping through the U.S. freight and logistics industry as companies struggle with tightening margins and shifting trade conditions. read more

PACCAR Reports Lower Q1 Revenue, Highlights Growth in Parts and Financial Services

PACCAR’s Q1 2025 earnings show strength in aftermarket and finance segments, despite a decline in overall revenue. read more

Used Truck Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2022, ACT Research Reports

The average retail price for used Class 8 trucks rose sharply in March, according to a new report from ACT Research. read more

Avolon Secures $1.1B Unsecured Loan Facility With Global Lenders

The Dublin-based aviation lessor says the new five-year facility strengthens its balance sheet and draws support from 17 banks, including new Asian lenders. read more

Fleet Survey Finds Trucking Companies Cautious on AI, Despite Growing Use

A new survey from Fleet Advantage reveals widespread experimentation with AI in heavy-duty fleets—but few are fully confident in its data for key decisions. read more

ACT: For-Hire Freight Capacity Rises in March as Tariff Concerns Loom

Freight volumes dipped and capacity rose in March, with tariffs pushing fleets to act early, according to ACT Research's latest For-Hire Trucking Index. read more

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