
Preliminary net trailer orders rose 3% from March and jumped 126% year over year, signaling stronger-than-expected demand despite typical seasonal softness.
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Truckload spot and contract rates climbed in April. But DAT says higher fuel costs -- not stronger freight demand -- were behind most of the increase.
Read More →There was a glut of good news for the North American trucking industry. HDT's Jack Roberts takes a look back at our major stories from the month.
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March trailer orders posted an unexpected monthly jump, but demand still trails historical norms as fleets prioritize power units over trailing equipment.
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Strong freight rates push TCI to 10.2, but FTR expects fuel-price volatility to skew March results.
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Speaking at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville, ATA President Chris Spear said trucking faces mounting pressure from rising fuel prices, geopolitical instability, and uncertainty around trade policy.
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FTR said preliminary Class 8 truck orders jumped 47% month over month and 159% year over year as improving freight conditions and clearer regulatory outlook boost fleet confidence.
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FTR says net trailer orders are flat month over month at 24,206 units, with 2026 orders still trailing last year.
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Improving freight rates and tighter capacity push FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index to its highest level in nearly four years.
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Despite a modest freight volume gain to close out 2025, overall tonnage remains subdued, according to ATA.
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