Commercial Trailer Demand Drops to One-Half of June 2015 Volumes

For the month of June 2016, preliminary estimate for U.S. net trailer orders is 13,450 units — approximately 50% of the pace set in 2015.  

“June’s net order volume was impacted by both low new order volume and higher cancellations. Both those factors result from an enhanced level of caution expressed by fleets over current business conditions,” said Frank Maly, ACT’s Director CV Transportation Analysis & Research.

“While seasonal patterns suggest a modest month-over-month increase in net orders from May to June, this preliminary estimate of June order activity would indicate an approximate 8% sequential volume decline,” he added. “The year-over-year comparison, against an extremely strong June 2015, shows net orders approximately half of last year’s volume.”

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