ACT Research analysts believe the probability of a mild recession is now nearly as likely as that of their base-case scenario, and that the odds of a recession materializing, in some form or fashion, are essentially 50/50. read more

JUL 1, 2022 - 7:16 am

According to ACT Research’s latest release of its State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report, used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) were 8% higher month over month in May. Longer term, volumes were down 38% year over year. read more

JUN 29, 2022 - 7:25 am

According to ACT Research, domestic demand for heavy trucks in China fell more than 50% year over year in Q1/22, while the tractor market shrank almost 67% and domestic demand for medium-duty trucks dropped 46% compared with Q1/21. read more

JUN 27, 2022 - 7:32 am

According to ACT Research, May net U.S. trailer orders of 19,445 units were virtually unchanged compared to April, falling just 0.8% month over month. However, May’s order numbers were 93% higher compared with May of 2021. read more

JUN 24, 2022 - 7:30 am

According to the latest preliminary data from ACT Research, preliminary used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) in May fell 10% month over month and were 40% lower compared to May of 2021. read more

JUN 21, 2022 - 7:32 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, net U.S. trailer orders in May reached 18,300 units, which was down about 7% from April but up 11% compared with May 2021. read more

JUN 20, 2022 - 6:25 am

According to ACT’s latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, the potential for a mild recession is becoming increasingly likely. read more

JUN 14, 2022 - 7:20 am

In the recent release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that its analysts are less confident that supply chain issues will subside enough for commercial vehicle OEMs to fully meet customer demand this year and next. read more

JUN 7, 2022 - 7:08 am

Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in May were 14,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders moderated to 17,000 units, according to ACT Research. read more

JUN 3, 2022 - 6:09 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Trailer Components Report, U.S. trailer OEMs are rapidly filling available 2022 production slots, with both dry van and reefer build-to-backlog stretching deep into December. read more

MAY 31, 2022 - 7:26 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 tractor dashboard lowered in March, extending a decline that started in January. read more

MAY 27, 2022 - 7:39 am

According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer report, April net U.S. trailer orders of 19,614 units decreased more than 48% from the previous month but were 23% higher compared with April of 2021. read more

MAY 25, 2022 - 7:35 am

According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report, the deterioration of some freight-related metrics that began in March continued through April and into early May. read more

MAY 19, 2022 - 6:59 am

Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) fell 40% month-over-month in April, and were 33% lower compared to April of 2021, according to ACT Research. read more

MAY 17, 2022 - 7:11 am

ACT Research’s preliminary reports show that net trailer orders in April were 16,100 units, down almost 60% from the previous month and up slightly from the same month last year. read more

MAY 16, 2022 - 7:12 am