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The hot streak continues: Truck orders surpass 40K barrier once again
Despite supply chain issues hampering production, Class 8 truck orders remained robust in February, ACT Research and FTR reported Tuesday.
March 3, 2021
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ACT dealer survey data shows January used truck pricing slipped with volume
ACT Research announced Tuesday the latest issue of its State of the Industry used truck report indicates used Class 8 truck average sale prices fell 6 percent in January. The pricing slip was mirrored by a 7 percent drop in sales volume.
March 2, 2021
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Trailer orders open 2021 stronger versus January 2020
"Expect some order softness until production grows,” says Frank Maly, ACT director, CV transportation analysis and research.
February 23, 2021
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COVID-19 cases down; supply chain remains an issue for the industry
COVID-19 infection rates across suppliers are down and marks the first time Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s Pulse Webinar has been able to report this since the HDMA began tracking it.
February 18, 2021
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Used prices expectedly rise thanks to lower volumes in January, J.D. Power reports
Used truck sales volumes fell as expected in January but pricing across the board remains stable, J.D. Power reported Wednesday in its February 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines industry report.
February 18, 2021
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‘Tis the season: Used Class 8 truck sales fall in January
While January seems to have started slowly, part of the story is expected. Sales volumes typically drop around 20 percent from December.
February 16, 2021
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Trailer orders just shy of 30K in January
ACT Research and FTR reported Thursday preliminary trailer orders for January 2021. The both firms note January's total was down compared to December but up substantially compared to the first month last year.
February 11, 2021
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Ritchie Bros. achieves strong pricing in latest auction
Ritchie Bros.’ 100 percent online auctions continue to drive strong results for consignors in 2021, the company says.
February 11, 2021
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ACT Research: Supply a concern for 2021 commercial vehicle markets
The demand story for commercial vehicles remains unchanged this year, but the supply chain’s ability to respond to demand will be the key determinant of Class 8 and van trailer production in 2021.
February 11, 2021
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NTEA releases 2021 Fleet Sentiment Outlook survey results
Fleet sentiment might not indicate a huge sales year ahead though most of NTEA’s survey responders do plan to be somewhat active in the market.
February 10, 2021
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Dealers in TPS reader survey say 2020 rebound fueling market potential in year ahead
Since last spring’s sharp yet fortunately brief equipment market collapse, sales across the new and used truck and trailer markets have been consistently on the mend.
February 8, 2021
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January TPS reader survey shows optimism returning to aftermarket despite legitimate concerns
In the parts and service space, optimism for the year ahead comes not only from aforementioned industry projections but also 2020’s second-half turnaround.
February 7, 2021
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Truck orders surpass 40K barrier again despite minor slip
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders were down slightly month over month in January but remain far ahead of the same period last year, ACT Research and FTR reported Tuesday.
February 2, 2021
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Natural gas truck sales fell at slower rate than diesel during 2020
Retail sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks dropped just 9 percent in the first 11 months of last year in the U.S. and Canada, ACT Research reported Friday in its Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ) report.
January 29, 2021
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ACT Research: Concern for commercial vehicles; HD market has one bad quarter
ACT Research has reported its forecasts were raised across-the-board in January, amid greater-than-expected build rates, which continue to apply upward pressure to forecasts.
January 28, 2021
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ACT Research confirms strong close to 2020 for used truck space
Both used Class 8 same dealer sales pricing and volume rose last month, ACT Research reported this week in its State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report. The company says volumes were…
January 27, 2021
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M&K Truck Centers adds trailer brand to Detroit market
M&K Truck Centers has announced an expanded partnership with East Manufacturing in the Detroit area. East has awarded M&K’s Romulus location with the dealership for the Detroit market, effective immediately. M&K will provide the Detroit…
January 27, 2021
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Maxim Truck & Trailer nabs International honor
Maxim Truck & Trailer has received the International Truck Presidential Award. The Presidential Award honors the top eight percent of International Truck dealerships that achieve the highest level of performance in terms of operating and…
January 26, 2021
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