The latest State of the Industry report from ACT Research revealed that there were 25,900 net new orders of Class 8 trucks in October, a 34% increase month-over-month but “at a lower absolute level than previously expected.” read more

NOV 19, 2015 - 5:47 am

Freight volumes in October were disappointing according to the most recent ACT For-Hire Trucking Index from ACT Research. The October survey was in line with other reports showing softer freight conditions. read more

NOV 16, 2015 - 5:08 am

According to preliminary findings from ACT Research, for the month of October, 47,200 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, up 14% from September, but down 30% compared to the robust net orders in October 2014. read more

NOV 4, 2015 - 6:18 am

According to ACT Research, trailer net orders in September reached nearly 36,000 units, a roughly 47% increase from August’s pace and a 12% boost on a year-over-year basis. read more

OCT 29, 2015 - 6:36 am

According to ACT Research, class 8 used trucks volumes gained 8% month-over-month, but were up just 1% year-over-year, while average mileage remained flat month-over-month, dropping 8% year-over-year. read more

OCT 27, 2015 - 5:14 am

According to ACT Research, class 8 trucks booked 19,400 net new orders in September, down from 20,200 in August. Meanwhile, classes 5-7 posted 22,000 net orders. read more

OCT 22, 2015 - 6:42 am

Natural gas powered class 8 truck and bus sales continue at a slower pace compared to 2014, as well as when calculated as a percentage of the total market, according to a new report from ACT Research. read more

OCT 22, 2015 - 6:24 am

ACT Research announced an update to its “Global Trailer Market Analysis & Forecast” white paper published last year. read more

OCT 20, 2015 - 6:47 am

The supply of class 8 trucks has continued to rise faster than demand according to the most recent ACT For-Hire Trucking Index from ACT Research. read more

OCT 14, 2015 - 5:57 am

According to preliminary numbers from ACT Research, in September, 40,700 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, up 7% from August but down 8% compared to September 2014. read more

OCT 5, 2015 - 6:59 am

According to Transport Topics, at the Technology & Maintence Council’s fall meeting ACT Research president Kenny Vieth said retail sales of class 8 tractors in the U.S. are still on pace to set a new record in 2015. read more

OCT 2, 2015 - 7:53 am

Trailer net orders in August, at more than 24,500 units, rose nearly 21% from July’s pace, but eased 0.4% on a year-over-year basis, according to a recent ACT Research report. read more

SEP 23, 2015 - 7:03 am

According to ACT Research, there were 20,200 net new orders of Class 8 trucks in August, a month that featured “several eyebrow-raising data points. read more

SEP 21, 2015 - 7:30 am

In its preliminary report on net orders for Class 5-8 trucks for August, ACT Research said 37,200 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, down 8% from July and down 14% compared to August 2014. read more

SEP 3, 2015 - 7:11 am

According to ACT Research, used Class 8 used truck metrics experienced a small boost in July compared to June, with average age and miles moving up 1%. read more

AUG 26, 2015 - 6:19 am