Class 8 Orders Leap to Second-Highest Level Ever
North American Class 8 orders in January unexpectedly surged to the second-highest total amid new tax breaks, strong freight rates, dwindling production slots and efficient vertically integrated powertrains, analysts reported.
February 5, 2018Class 8 Orders Post Strong Gain in November
North American Class 8 orders in November reached nearly 33,000 for a 69% year-over-year gain, ACT Research Co. reported.
December 5, 2017Class 8 Orders Rocket Higher, Up 160% Year-Over-Year
Preliminary October North American Class 8 net orders significantly surpassed expectations, rising to 36,200 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
November 2, 2017Class 8 Orders Climb for Fourth Consecutive Month, Top 22,000
Orders for Class 8 trucks soared over a weak year-ago period to increase 63% and reach more than 22,000 in September, analysts said. Order volumes have increased consecutively in each of the last four months.
October 5, 2017August Class 8 Orders Top 21,000, Foreshadow Production Gains in 2018
Class 8 Orders in August improved 49% year-over-year and pushed past 21,000, according to ACT Research Co.
September 6, 2017