ACT Research is marking 40 years in business in 2026.
"Our 40th anniversary is not just a celebration of our legacy, it is a reflection of our continued commitment to providing transparent, expert-level forecasting to help businesses confidently navigate the future," says Ken Vieth, president and senior analyst. "We've grown with the industry, evolved our offerings, and expanded our partnerships, all with a clear mission: To be the source of clarity our clients can count on."
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ACT was founded in 1986 and forecasts freight rates, Class 8 truck orders and more to deliver insights to businesses across the transportation industry. The company will commemorate the milestone anniversary with a series of initiatives, including a 75th Market Vitals seminar with keynote presentations from Rusty Rush of Rush Enterprises, Ali Trueblood from Cummins and Derek Leathers of Werner.
The company says it remains grounded in the values that define it, including accessibility, dependability and knowledge. ACT is a contributor to the Blue Chip Economic Indicators and a member of the Wall Street Journal Forecast Panel.
