Trailer Orders Drop in September (See Revision)
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell 25% in September. Component shortages continue to hinder production.
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell 25% in September. Component shortages continue to hinder production.
Labor conditions, component supply chains, and volatile raw material prices continue to prevent OEMs from committing to new trailer orders.
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders nearly double in August to 21,400 units.
OEMs could increase production by about 10% over the current rate if they could get the parts, but the supply chain remains clogged.
The outlook for the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) is for little change as utilization and rates are expected to remain mildly unfavorable for shippers.
Preliminary trailer orders fell in June because OEMs have limited build slots available due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders show a modest gain in June to 15,000 units.
The outlook is mildly positive in the near term, but ongoing fuel price increases and other factors could result in further negative readings.
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for May were similar to April activity at 18,300 units, -3% m/m and +80% y/y.
FTR reports trailer orders fell back substantially in April to 16,800 units. Trailer orders for the past twelve months have totaled 252,000 units.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) improved slightly in February ahead of a plunge in March.
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for March stayed within the tight range of the past several months.
There is tremendous demand for new trailers and the supply chain crisis has created a severe shortage.
FTR reports that the industry is in a tight holding pattern, as supply chain shortages continue to prevent trailer build rates from rising.
FTR Reports that trailer orders for October fell to 16,800 units as OEMs remain cautious about overbooking.
FTR reports final trailer orders improved in September to 28,300 units only because a few large fleets sent in requirements for 2022.
In place of the canceled in-person Transportation Conference, FTR is planning a no-cost, open Conference Virtual Series for the week of Sep13.
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August rose 51% from July to 39,400 units.
Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, FTR has made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 FTR Transportation Conference.
FTR reports that trailer orders sank in May to 9,500 units, 42% below April. Y/Y comparisons were still up 112% versus COVID-impacted 2020.
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders slowed in May to 23,600 units.