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

JAN 14, 2016 - 6:41 am

According to a new industry survey from the Truck Rental and Leasing Association, TRALA members currently own one out of every four class 2-8 commercial trucks on the road. read more

JAN 11, 2016 - 6:52 am

According to Transport Topics, U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks were 19,231 in November, up 15.1% from a year earlier and the third-highest total for the month since 2000. read more

DEC 23, 2015 - 6:45 am

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

DEC 15, 2015 - 5:42 am

Dale Tower

The good news is that the sales volume of the used truck market, especially the Class 8 portion, is generally stable. The alarming news is the significant increase in the number of used trucks that are literally pouring into the... read more

November 2015

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

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) measure for September declined from the previous month to a reading of 8.46. read more

NOV 13, 2015 - 6:09 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

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

According to ACT Research, used Class 8 truck metrics generally fell on a month-to-month basis, but were generally in line on a year-to-date basis. read more

SEP 28, 2015 - 7:14 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

Citing research by FTR, the Wall Street Journal reported that net orders for heavy-duty trucks fell to 19,550 in August, the lowest level since September of 2013. read more

SEP 8, 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