As reported earlier this month, orders for Class 8 vehicles surged in October, rising to a 35-month high of 36,033 units. read more

NOV 20, 2017 - 2:42 pm

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, there were 32,000 net trailer orders in October. Final October volume will be available later this month. read more

NOV 17, 2017 - 6:53 am

According to a report from Transport Topics, citing data from ACT Research, there was a 25% increase in sales of used Class 8 vehicles in September. read more

NOV 8, 2017 - 6:38 am

According to ACT Research, preliminary North American Classes 5-8 net orders were 55,700 units in October, up 65% year over year. read more

NOV 3, 2017 - 6:56 am

According to ACT Research, U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales were flat through August year-to-date. read more

OCT 26, 2017 - 5:56 am

According to ACT Research, U.S. trailer backlog continued to slide in September, with a decline of 1% month-over-month and just above 1% year-over-year. read more

OCT 24, 2017 - 6:09 am

According to ACT Research, despite the previously reported improvement in September’s heavy duty orders, even stronger production during the month weighed on backlogs, which contracted for a fifth consecutive month. read more

OCT 20, 2017 - 5:49 am

GECAS acquired a 747-8 freighter (MSN 63378) from Boeing Capital and will continue the existing aircraft lease with AirBridgeCargo. read more

OCT 13, 2017 - 6:46 am

ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for September net trailer orders is 22,900 units. Final September volume will be available later this month. read more

OCT 13, 2017 - 6:39 am

The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated that September’s productivity reading advanced sequentially, and marked the highest level reported since March 2011. read more

OCT 13, 2017 - 6:11 am

North American medium duty and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders improved to a three-month high in September, and hit a 27-month high when seasonally adjusted, accord to ACT Research. read more

OCT 4, 2017 - 6:03 am

Recent regulations in China have brought a one-time increase in heavy and medium duty market populations, according to a report from ACT Research and China’s State Information Center. read more

SEP 28, 2017 - 6:24 am

Class 8 same dealer used truck sales volumes gained some ground in August, following two consecutive months of declines, according to the latest data from ACT Research. read more

SEP 27, 2017 - 7:14 am

According to ACT Research, August tied March for the longest trailer OEM work schedule of the year, which was also three days longer than July. read more

SEP 25, 2017 - 6:05 am

According to ACT Research, 59% of August’s North American Class 8 orders are scheduled to build this year and the fill rates are generally in line with historical averages. read more

SEP 21, 2017 - 6:04 am