In additional to deteriorating freight-related metrics, there appears to be little relief from the three key macro-related themes of 2022: ACT
Commercial Truck Markets Performing ‘Balancing Act’
Posted Friday May 20, 2022 in Business, Technology
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ACT: Challenges to Domestic Economy Raising Risks for Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted Friday March 11, 2022 in Business, Technology
According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, supply-chain constraints kept a lid on the industry’s ability to raise build rates through 2021, and just as the supply of chips was starting to improve, the risk to auto and truck manufacturing supply chains has risen once again.
Supply Chain Crunch Continue to Restrain Truck Orders
Posted Friday March 11, 2022 in Business, Technology
Orders for Class 8 trucks remain flat despite strong industry demand, signaling that OEMs expect ongoing supply chain challenges to continue.
Used Class 8 Retail Price Sets Record: ACT
Posted Friday January 28, 2022 in Technology
The average retail price for a used Class 8 vehicle in December forged ahead to another monthly record as it cleared US$82,000 – 66% higher compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
Factors Impacting Truck Production-sales ‘Start and End with Covid’ – ACT
Posted Friday January 28, 2022 in Business, Technology
Supply, not demand, will continue to dictate unit volumes for vehicles in the short-term, even as capital goods investment is seeing an upside breakout, generating higher freight volumes, according to Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst.
