Class 8 Sales

Omdia Automotive data showed February sales fell 17.4% to 12,992 units from 15,725 a year earlier. But sales rose 5.7% from January’s 12,287 units.

Paccar is aiming for a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, set to be aided by tariffs and production plant flexibility, senior executives told analysts Feb. 10.

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales capped off what has been a generally down year with a sequential boost in December, according to data from Omdia Automotive.

International Motors’ sales volume dived 34% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 15,800 trucks and buses from 23,800 in the year-ago period, parent company Traton said Jan. 20.

The North American heavy-duty truck market remains under pressure with fleets delaying equipment purchases amid uncertainty, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales hit their fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in November, according to data from Omdia Automotive.

Rush Enterprises founder and CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush sees positive signs in the spot rate market, but don't expect a complete turnaround for trucking just yet.

The shutdown issue has not gone away for truck buyers, analyst Steve Tam cautions, despite Congress passing a short-term continuing resolution.

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior year for the third month in a row in September, according to Wards Intelligence data.

As is typical with Daimler Truck’s pre-earnings sales announcements, no color was provided on the statistics. Daimler Truck will report its full third-quarter earnings on Nov. 7.