ACT Research reported that despite rock-solid demand across the spectrum of forward-looking medium and heavy-duty vehicle market indicators, industry capacity remains range-bound across a broad front of supply chain constraints. read more

JAN 4, 2022 - 6:21 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, supply chain difficulties, COVID-19, inflation, high energy prices, robust freight and rates and public policy continue to be the dominant issues shaping the heavy-duty trucking outlook. read more

JAN 3, 2022 - 6:32 am

According to ACT Research, Class 8 cancellations in October and November rose significantly, especially compared with a largely steady run of non-event levels since April 2020. read more

DEC 29, 2021 - 6:07 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders in November were 9,800 units, while North American Classes 5-7 net orders dropped to 21,500 units, with both marks representing lower sequential and year-over-year readings. read more

DEC 13, 2021 - 6:29 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the front-and-center concerns of the commercial vehicle industry at the moment are supply chain constraints and the inflationary ramifications that flow from them. read more

NOV 23, 2021 - 5:58 am

According to ACT Research, with total Classes 5-8 build rates essentially stuck at the year-to-date average, the supply-demand setup for the entire industry remains unchanged, with rock-solid demand contrasting with range-bound industry capacity. read more

NOV 18, 2021 - 6:31 am

According to ACT Research, the setup for the entire commercial vehicle industry remains unchanged, but major automotive CEOs recently reported that they believe the semiconductor shortage bottomed out in September and October. read more

NOV 12, 2021 - 6:03 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, near-term signs of demand for commercial vehicles remain strong, while supply constraints are keeping ACT Research’s forecasts for the next year under pressure. read more

OCT 29, 2021 - 6:54 am

In its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that despite solid demand metrics across the spectrum of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle types, industry capacity remains range-bound across a broad front of supply chain constraints. read more

OCT 28, 2021 - 6:00 am

According to ACT Research, despite rock-solid demand metrics across the spectrum of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle types, industry capacity remains range-bound due to a broad front of supply chain constraints. read more

OCT 22, 2021 - 6:04 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders in September reached 27,400 units, while net orders for Classes 5-7 dropped to 24,500 units, with both numbers marking lower sequential readings. read more

OCT 12, 2021 - 5:40 am

According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, North America’s commercial vehicle industry is experiencing material capacity constraints that are dictating the speed at which the industry can produce for the rest of 2021 and 2022. read more

SEP 28, 2021 - 6:20 am

According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, there has not been much change in the trajectory of macro data points that are influencing commercial vehicle demand. read more

SEP 24, 2021 - 6:43 am

According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, commercial vehicle production forecasts for this year and next have been cut again, amid continued supply-side constraints. read more

SEP 13, 2021 - 6:15 am

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders in August reached 36,900 units, while Classes 5-7 net orders jumped to 31,900 units, both representing five-month high readings. read more

SEP 3, 2021 - 6:05 am