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22 October 2026

US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals

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US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals

U. S. trailer orders surged in September to their highest level in nearly four years, while FTR Transportation Intelligence and ACT Research reported conflicting trends in North American Class 8 truck orders. The mixed signals come as fleets navigate regulatory uncertainty , rising equipment costs and shifting investment priorities ahead of the 2027 model year. U.

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