Used truck data holds steady in May

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Preliminary numbers show Class 8 used truck retail sales volumes held fairly steady for May. 

ACT Research reports a 1% decrease month-over-month, which is less than the seasonal expectation of a 3% month-over-month decrease. 

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"Auction sales were extremely strong, exploding 141% month-over-month," says Steve Tam, vice president at ACT. "Wholesale transactions struggled, giving up 22% month-over-month." 

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May's preliminary sales, in total, were 33% higher month-over-month. 

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"The spot freight market saw a tightening of capacity in May, perhaps contributing to the steadiness of the used truck market," Tam says. "Regardless, sellers and buyers appear laser-focused on developments and remain agile, ready to react accordingly." 

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