ACT Research News Updates

ACT Research reported that the average retail sales price increased 11.5% to $64,007 from $57,383 the prior year but was down 1.9% sequentially from $65,234.

U.S. trailer orders were boosted to triple-digit percentage growth amid seasonal factors and a delayed order cycle in September.

Used Class 8 truck sales slowed in August, defying typical seasonal trends as inventories tightened.

ACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 18,700 units in September, down 9.5% from a year earlier. 

After a strong start to the year, North American Class 8 truck orders slowed further in September on uncertainty over upcoming emissions regulations.

Motor carriers didn’t follow normal replacement schedules during the prolonged freight rate recession. That trend is starting to reverse.

Preliminary data from ACT Research showed orders surged 193% year over year to 24,200 units, and improved 55% from July.

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales extended year-over-year gains in August, buoyed by seasonal momentum and notching a third consecutive month eclipsing prior-year levels.

North American Class 8 truck orders slowed sequentially in August, in line with seasonal norms as build slots began filling. But they jumped on an annual basis.

ACT Research reported that July sales increased 10.6% to 26,100 units from 23,600 the prior year and were up 4.8% sequentially from 24,900 units in June.