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U.S. Trailer Orders Below Seasonal Expectations

U.S. trailer orders continue to run well below seasonal expectations, averaging just 5,700 units per month over the last four months.

Trailer Orders were weaker than seasonal expectations and 71% below the monthly average order level for the last 12 months.

FTR reported that Class 8 preliminary net orders for June totaled 13,100 units, down 33% month-over-month (m/m) and 6% year-over-year (y/y).

FTR reports U.S. trailer orders increased in April by 1,069 units to a total of 13,016 units.

FTR reports that March trailer orders fell 7,659 from February (-38% m/m) to a total of 12,313 units.

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FTR reported that Class 8 truck orders for February came in at 25,700 units, down 9% from January but up 11% y/y.

FTR reports December U.S. trailer net orders rose 10% over November to 23,434 units and were 16% above the monthly average for 2023.

FTR reports November U.S. trailer orders fell by more than 13,000 units. Trailer orders were down 45% versus November 2022.

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FTR reported Class 8 orders for October at 28,000 units, down 10% from September and 35% from October 2022.

FTR has announced the lineup of keynote speakers for the Annual Transportation Conference being held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for July are above expectations but still running below replacement demand.

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FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders fell in April for the sixth time in the last seven months.

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in February declined to -5.17 from January’s -1.71 reading, reflecting weaker freight rates and volume.

The January 2023 Shippers Conditions Index was still the strongest since May 2020. The SCI is forecast to remain stable into 2024.

With lower fuel prices playing a significant role, the FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) jumped to 10.32 in December.

Aside from falling fuel costs, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in December was broadly negative.

Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders have declined for the fourth consecutive month after reaching a record high in September 2022.