ACT Research released DRIVING AUTOMATION, a report and total-cost-of-ownership model covering commercial autonomous vehicles in North America. read more

OCT 11, 2022 - 7:47 am

According to ACT Research’s State of the Industry: Classes 5-8 Vehicles report set to be released in mid-October, preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in September were 53,700 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 26,600 units. read more

OCT 5, 2022 - 7:12 am

According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail volumes were up 29% month-to-month. read more

OCT 3, 2022 - 7:40 am

In September, ACT Research reported essentially unchanged forecasts from last month, as demand remains healthy, production remains constrained and freight rates and volumes managed to squeak out small improvements compared to August. read more

SEP 30, 2022 - 6:43 am

DAT Freight & Analytics, operator of DAT One network for spot truckload freight and the DAT iQ analytics service, and ACT Research entered into an agreement that will enhance the service offerings of both organizations. read more

SEP 29, 2022 - 7:35 am

According to the recent issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, August net U.S. trailer orders of 17,777 units were 4.6% higher compared to the previous month and more than 37.7% above the year-ago August level. read more

SEP 28, 2022 - 7:33 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard improved in July to a neutral -2 reading, closing out four straight months of downbeat readings.  read more

SEP 26, 2022 - 7:46 am

According to ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, August volume was flat and productivity was down, with the supply-demand balance and capacity rising marginally. read more

SEP 23, 2022 - 7:34 am

According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report, persistent inflation, continued interest rate hikes and the potential for recession remain overarching themes. read more

SEP 21, 2022 - 7:45 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) increased 43% month over month in August but were 15% lower compared to August of 2021. read more

SEP 16, 2022 - 7:28 am

According to ACT Research, forecasts this month remain unchanged from last month. Demand remains healthy, production remains constrained by supply chain disruptions and tight labor markets, and freight rates and volumes managed to squeeze out small improvements. read more

SEP 14, 2022 - 7:28 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders in August were 21,600 units, while North American Classes 5-7 net orders were 18,400 units. read more

SEP 6, 2022 - 7:22 am

According to a report published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the commercial vehicle industry continues to invest in initiatives toward new powertrains and lower carbon emissions from CV fleets. read more

SEP 2, 2022 - 7:00 am

In the latest release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported shifts — both higher and lower adjustments, but in aggregate, lower still — in forecasts last month to incorporate an inbound recession. read more

AUG 30, 2022 - 7:27 am

According to ACT Research, used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) were down 10% month over month in July. Average prices and miles were down 1% and 0.4%, respectively, compared to June, with average age down 7% month over month. read more

AUG 29, 2022 - 7:33 am