Class 8 Truck Sales Decline 11.8% as Fleets Delay Purchases
U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior-year level as buyers continued to wait for a more sustained freight market recovery in April.
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U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior-year level as buyers continued to wait for a more sustained freight market recovery in April.
North American Class 8 truck purchases this year and next will rise compared with 2025 but are unlikely to meet the promise of February's orders, VTNA says.
Mack's Jonathan Randall noted that improving freight rates, tightening capacity and recovering freight demand continue to support order strength.
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 20% from 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year-over-year decrease, according to Omdia Automotive data.
Truck and bus manufacturers built 12,617 heavy-duty vehicles in Mexico in March, a 6.6% decrease compared with 13,512 vehicles in the same period a year earlier.
The Le Series is available in both 25,950-pound and 33,000-pound configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Omdia Automotive found that Classes 4-7 retail truck sales decreased 18.5% to 15,293 from 18,754 units reported during the prior-year period.
Used Class 8 truck sales for February exceeded seasonal expectations amid strong gains for auction, wholesale and same-dealer sales.
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders jumped 126% from the prior year to 37,200. Sequentially, orders fell 19.5% from 46,200.
Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 14.7% to 17,019 from the 19,942 units reported during the prior-year period, Omdia Automotive reported.
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Mack Trucks released a series of digital developments to boost fleets’ operational efficiency, including for the Pioneer and Anthem Class 8 on-highway models.
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U-Haul rolled out a new larger moving truck as part of a partnership with truck maker Peterbilt. On May 20, U-Haul debuted the “Easy Mover” (EM) truck with 29-feet of cargo space a...
New model year trucks remain more profitable than older units despite new $4,500 tariffs and record-high fuel costs, report says.
Hino says the Le Series is an important step in the company's efforts to reduce environmental impact and support its customers’ sustainability goals.
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Windrose Technology expects by 2030 to be producing Class 8 battery-electric trucks with a range of more than 621 miles.
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