“Strength continues to be the applicable descriptor of Class 8 order activity as the industry looks to 2025,” ACT President Kenny Vieth said. “While down from November, orders were up nearly ...

North American Class 8 orders in April continued the trend of ... -[third quarter], we are not inclined to think April’s order activity represents the likely run rate going forward.” ...

“Whether the slowdown in orders is a result of moderating economic activity, a response to the newfound uncertainty, or both remains an open question,” reports Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior ...

Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for March totaled 15,700 ... the slowdown in orders stems from cooling economic activity, private fleets pausing expansion or responses to trade ...

Preliminary Class 8 orders in April fell to 7,400 units, according to FTR, the lowest monthly total since May 2020 when order activity cratered due to Covid shutdowns. The seven-year average for April ...