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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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Sharp increases in fuel and financing costs coupled with an unfavorable trend in freight rates resulted in a major deterioration of financial conditions for trucking companies during October, FTR reports.
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While Class 8 orders in November fell well off September’s 56,000-unit record, the year is still recording gains compared to 2021 levels.
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Find out why FTR's CEO Jonathan Starks says trailer manufacturers seem to have found themselves in a "goldilocks environment."
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“Trucking companies that managed their businesses well during the good times should remain healthy and outperform those that had relied on a robust market to remain afloat,” FTR officials predict.
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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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Is the U.S. in a recession? The usual measures of the country's economic health have been rendered unreliable by the continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Two experienced trucking analysts share what they're seeing in the numbers.
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North American Class 8 net orders for August jumped 98% month-over-month to 21,400 units, according to FTR.
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Fuel and financing costs and freight rates caused a decline in the trucking market in June.
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Sharp increases in diesel prices during May offset slightly improved freight market conditions for carriers.
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