US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals
Trailer orders jumped sharply in September as carriers moved to secure equipment ahead of potential price increases, while heavy-duty truck purchases showed mixed signals. The post US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals appeared first on FreightWaves .
September trailer orders in the United States reached a four-year high, rising by 385% compared to the previous year, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence and ACT Research. The total number of net trailer orders stood at 43,059 units, representing the highest figure since December 2022 and marking a significant surge in the beginning of the 2027 trailer ordering season.
In contrast, Class 8 truck orders in North America dropped by 7% year-over-year and 15% month-over-month, reaching 19,172 units. These mixed signals highlight a divergence in commercial vehicle demand, with fleets prioritizing trailer replacements and delaying some heavy-duty truck purchases due to uncertainty surrounding federal emissions regulations and future equipment costs.
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