Following a quarter heavily focused on automated manual transmissions, the attention in Q3/17 has been directed to electric power, as noted in an outlook from ACT Research and Rhein Associates. read more
SEP 20, 2017 - 6:32 am
ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated that August’s freight volume reading advanced for the eighth consecutive month to 67.0, actual and seasonally adjusted. read more
SEP 15, 2017 - 7:02 am
According to ACT Research, North American MD and HD Classes 5-8 net orders declined in August, dropping 1,400 units from last month, while rising 28% year over year. read more
SEP 12, 2017 - 7:12 am
According to a new industry survey, members of TRALA purchased 29% of all Class 2 through 7 commercial trucks in the U.S. and purchased more than 23% of all Class 8 tractors in 2016. read more
SEP 7, 2017 - 6:35 am
Class 8 same dealer used truck sales volumes continued to decline in July, falling 5% month over month, according to ACT Research. read more
AUG 28, 2017 - 6:53 am
North American Class 8 production increased in July, boosted by the continued strength of orders, according to ACT Research. read more
AUG 21, 2017 - 7:13 am
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated that July’s volume reading advanced for the seventh consecutive month, reaching a reading of 57.1. read more
AUG 18, 2017 - 6:44 am
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for July net trailer orders is 14,450 units. read more
AUG 16, 2017 - 6:29 am
ACT Research announced an enhanced fuels calculator for fleets that covers operating cost comparisons between diesel, natural gas, hydrogen-fuel cell and electric. read more
AUG 14, 2017 - 6:34 am
North American medium duty and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders dropped in July, falling 12% from last month, but still rose 33% compared to July 2016. read more
AUG 3, 2017 - 6:24 am
Class 8 same dealer used truck sales volumes slipped slightly in June, falling 3% month-over-month while June trailer production increased 6% month over month, up 5% year over year, according to ACT Research. read more
JUL 27, 2017 - 6:41 am
According to ACT Research, North America Class 8 production reached a 19-month high again in June following the stronger orders earlier this year. read more
JUL 20, 2017 - 6:50 am
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for June net trailer orders is 20,375 units. Final June volume will be available later this month. read more
JUL 19, 2017 - 6:16 am
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated that June’s volume reading advanced for the sixth consecutive month to 72.0, soaring to the highest level since March 2014. read more
JUL 18, 2017 - 6:01 am
According to an ACT Research report, Class 8 orders rebounded to 18,100 orders in June, up 39% compared to last year. read more
JUL 10, 2017 - 6:45 am