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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2023

FTR: Class 8 Orders May be Stabilizing

The rise of Class 8 truck orders in February represent a solid level of order activity, FTR said, suggesting that there may be a stabilizing in the low 20,000-unit range.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2023

FTR: Truck Order Activity Healthy Despite Decline

"This type of activity by fleets indicates that they are not overly concerned about an economic recession and continue to lock in build slots for the second half of 2023," FTR officials said.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2023

Class 8 Orders Fall but Build Slots Remain Full

At first glance, the fall of Class 8 orders might suggest some weakening in demand. Find out what factors actually put order intake as a solid end to 2022.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2022

October Marks 'Turning Point' in Class 8 Orders

While component shortages continue to be an issue for Class 8 truck builds, manufacturers seem optimistic that improvements will be made.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2022

Class 8 Orders Soar to a Record High

September order activity is further testimony that there remains a tremendous level of pent-up demand for Class 8 trucks, FTR officials said.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

OEMs Begin Filling First Quarter Build Slots

North American Class 8 net orders for August jumped 98% month-over-month to 21,400 units, according to FTR.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2022

HDT Fact Book 2022: Supply Chain Keeps Truck Makers from Overbuilding

Check out this year's HDT Fact Book, which dives into the industry's most important numbers on truck orders, trade cycles, the used-truck market and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2022

Subdued Class 8 Orders Show Modest Gain

OEMs are working to increase Class 8 truck build rates, however key components remain in short supply and continue to limit production.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

May Truck Orders Remain Constrained by Supply Chain

"The prevailing theme in trucks is largely unchanged: Long backlogs and supply-chain constrained production continue to keep new orders trending within a narrow range.”

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2022

Class 8 Orders Subdued Due to Backlog, Component Shortages

With backlogs largely full for the year, OEM’s have yet to open their order boards for 2023.

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