Tag: CLass 8

Class 8 Preliminary Orders Surge 50%

fleetnewsdaily | January 4, 2014

Preliminary orders for Class 8 vehicles are expected to surge 50 percent — month over month and year over year. According to ACT Research, December NA Classes 5-7 net orders are expected at 14,200 units (±5%) and Class 8 net orders are expected at 31,800 units (±5%), when actual data are released mid-month. “This is […]

Class 8 Orders Disappoint, Medium Duty Demand on Gradual Rise

fleetnewsdaily | December 20, 2013

According to ACT Research, after a high-side surprise in October, Class 8 orders provided some low-side disappointment in November with medium duty on the gradual rise. For the month, new and net orders were 22,231 and 21,255 units, respectively. Classes 5-7 orders totaled 18,407 units, up 28% year over year. “Class 8 orders for the […]