The market for used Class 8s in March continued to butt heads with a lack of inventory amid still-strong demand. Sales slipped, and prices rose.
April 26, 2019used truck
Business
A used truck lot. In March, demand was strong for used Class 8 trucks, but inventory was lacking. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Used Class 8 Demand in March Remains Strong
A used truck lot. In March, demand was strong for used Class 8 trucks, but inventory was lacking. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Business, Equipment
Ritchie Bros.
Used Truck Sales Climb in October
Ritchie Bros.
Sales of used heavy-duty trucks in October climbed 37% from a year ago as some outlets showed signs of rebounding to post higher volumes and the average price rose slightly, ACT Research Co. reported.
November 30, 2017
Business
John Sommers II for TT
Prices Lower, Sales Slower for Used Class 8 Trucks
John Sommers II for TT
With inventories at the highest level in more than a decade, used Class 8 trucks were priced lower and selling slower in January compared with a year earlier, a pattern likely to continue throughout 2016, analysts said.
February 29, 2016
Business
John Sommers II for TT
Sales of Used Class 8 Trucks Continue to Be Mixed in November
John Sommers II for TT
Used Class 8 truck sales continued to be mixed in November, ACT Research said.
December 23, 2015
Business
Prices for Used Trucks Beginning to Ease as More Become Available, Analysts Say
Used Class 8 truck prices have begun to ease but remain near historic levels on continued strong demand, analysts said.
May 12, 2014
Business
Bruce Harmon/Trans Pixs
Used Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rise 7.8% in Three Quarters
Bruce Harmon/Trans Pixs
Registrations of used commercial vehicles rose 7.8% in the first nine months of 2013 over the same period last year, according to auto data firm R.L. Polk & Co.
December 13, 2013
Business
New Wave of Used Heavy-Duty Trucks Expected, But Trade-ins Likely to Come With More Miles
The U.S. used Class 8 market, beset by a widespread scarcity of low-mileage vehicles and spiraling prices, is expected to receive a huge infusion of fresh supply, according to industry executives and analysts.
April 18, 2011
Business
Strong Used-Truck Sales Gains Creating Shortage, Dealers Say
Customers bought used Class 8 trucks at such a fast pace last year that they swept dealer lots nearly clean, triggering shortages expected to last for several years and pushing prices up as much as 30%, according to dealers and analysts.
February 7, 2011
Business
Used Truck Sales, Pricing Strong as Firms Move to Renew Fleets
Used truck sales and prices are climbing steadily as fleets hunt for cost-effective alternatives to new trucks, according to a new research report and industry officials.
August 30, 2010
Business
Used Truck Interest Grows
Registrations of used Class 8 trucks nearly doubled in the second quarter, far outpacing new truck activity as fleets snapped up both late-model used tractors and older vehicles, a new R.L. Polk & Co. report said.
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