ACT Research’s pricing index inched forward to its highest reported number in the past 12 months, with a reading of 55.1. read more
DEC 15, 2016 - 5:49 am
A report from ACT Research and Rhein Associates revealed that most of the many modifications being made by heavy duty truck manufacturers have been with revised powertrains and have included improved aerodynamics. read more
DEC 6, 2016 - 6:21 am
There were 36,600 net orders of Classes 5-8 vehicles in the month of November according to preliminary data from ACT Research. read more
DEC 6, 2016 - 6:04 am
According to ACT Research, new and net trailer orders climbed in October, driven both by dry vans and reefers. Meanwhile, there was a 7% month-over-month increase in Class 8 truck same dealer sales. read more
NOV 28, 2016 - 7:19 am
Class 8 net orders continued to move sideways for the third consecutive month in October, with ACT Research reporting 13,907 units. Seasonally adjusted, October's orders were weak at 12,060 units. read more
NOV 21, 2016 - 7:07 am
The pricing index bounced to its highest reported number in the past 12 months in October with a reading of 52.7, according to the most recent ACT For-Hire Trucking Index from ACT Research. read more
NOV 18, 2016 - 5:25 am
ACT’s preliminary estimate for U.S. net trailer orders for October 2016 is 21,050 units. read more
NOV 16, 2016 - 5:53 am
According to preliminary data from ACT Research, in October, 32,400 Classes 5-8 net orders were booked. Final order numbers will be published in mid-November. read more
NOV 3, 2016 - 2:20 pm
According to ACT Research’s quarterly report, natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales declined 29% year-to-date and 25% sequentially. read more
NOV 3, 2016 - 6:13 am
According to ACT Research, new and net trailer orders came in at 12,993 in September while used Class 8 truck sales fell 11% month-over-month. read more
OCT 27, 2016 - 6:10 am
According to ACT Research, there were 16,100 Class 8 net orders in September, signaling that the historically weak season is coming to an end. read more
OCT 25, 2016 - 6:20 am
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for U.S. net trailer orders for September 2016 is 12,950 units. Additionally, ACT noted that the freight index rose faster than the capacity index once again. read more
OCT 18, 2016 - 6:34 am
According to the preliminary data from ACT Research, there were 20,400 Classes 5-7 net vehicle orders booked in September. Preliminary numbers for Class 8 were released earlier this month at 13,900 units. read more
OCT 6, 2016 - 5:44 am
According to preliminary data from ACT Research, for the month of September, 13,900 Class 8 vehicle net orders were booked. read more
OCT 5, 2016 - 5:56 am
According to ACT Research, used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes continued to show volatility in August, yet remained on a positive trend, including a 19% increase over July. read more
SEP 26, 2016 - 7:11 am