U.S. trailer order volume slid sequentially for the third month in a row, but the industry still posted nearly 28,000 net orders in December, according to the ACT Research State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. read more

JAN 28, 2019 - 7:05 am

The average price of total used Class 8 trucks sold in 2018 was up 10% compared to 2017, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research. read more

JAN 28, 2019 - 6:50 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 6.6% in all of 2018 – the largest annual gain since 1998 (10.1%) and significantly better than the 3.8% increase in 2017. read more

JAN 25, 2019 - 7:05 am

Heavy commercial vehicle markets continue to benefit from a still-broad spectrum of supply and demand-side triggers, according to ACT Research in its most recent Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest. read more

JAN 24, 2019 - 7:00 am

Amtrak has released a Request for Proposals for a new fleet of single-level passenger rail vehicles and equipment with contemporary rail amenities to replace its Amfleet I cars. read more

JAN 23, 2019 - 6:45 am

According to the ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index, the volume index was still in negative territory at 48.1 in December. The supply-demand balance turned down even further, hitting 44.3 on a seasonally-adjusted basis. read more

JAN 22, 2019 - 7:05 am

Kroll Bond Rating Agency released a commentary regarding the evolution of aircraft sales and fleet management. read more

JAN 21, 2019 - 6:45 am

SMBC Aviation Capital boosted its total order book for the A320neo Family to 181 aircraft after signing a firm order for an additional 65 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A321neo and 50 A320neo). read more

JAN 21, 2019 - 6:40 am

November 2018 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $209.42 million, down 6.3% from October’s $223.46 million and up 13.2% when compared with the $184.97 million reported for November 2017. read more

JAN 18, 2019 - 6:25 am

ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for December 2018 net trailer orders is 27,800 units. The industry set an all-time record for annual net orders in 2018. read more

JAN 17, 2019 - 6:45 am

The desire to get Class 8 trucks built and out the door for 2018 taxation benefits drove a build plan beat in December, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: Classes 5-8 Report. read more

JAN 17, 2019 - 6:25 am

Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) slipped for a second consecutive month in December (-7%), marking the first time since January 2016 that same dealer sales have fallen below 2,000 units, according to ACT Research. read more

JAN 15, 2019 - 6:30 am

ECN Capital announced the preliminary results of its modified “Dutch auction” substantial issuer bid to purchase for cancellation up to $265 million of its outstanding common shares from shareholders for cash. read more

JAN 14, 2019 - 6:30 am

According to ACT Research’s North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, yellow lights are flashing for the U.S. economy, and by extension for the North American commercial vehicle industry. read more

JAN 11, 2019 - 7:00 am

NATCA, aviation groups, and members of Congress will detail how the shutdown is affecting the National Airspace System and must end now. read more

JAN 10, 2019 - 6:25 am