Daimler Truck to announce new U.S. plant site by Christmas
DTNA promises 2029 start date as North American demand climbs. What a new assembly line means for Class 8 lead times and used-truck residuals.
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Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb
CEO Preston Feight says component vendors couldn't scale output fast enough to match rising demand, creating delivery delays for Kenworth and Peterbilt orders.
Class 8 Orders Jump in July but 2026 Build Slots Are Full
Year-over-year orders rose sharply, yet OEMs report production backlogs through year-end and EPA rule uncertainty complicates 2027 planning.
Trailer Orders Jump 126% in April, But Prior-Year Comp Was Weak
April 2026 net orders hit 19,400 units, more than doubling year-over-year, though ACT Research notes the comparison base was depressed.
Trailer Orders Jump in April Despite Typical Seasonal Dip
ACT Research reports April net orders rose instead of falling, marking a delayed order cycle that started in December rather than the usual September-October…
RXO CEO Sees Freight Market Recovery, What It Means for Equipment Demand
Drew Wilkerson told investors May 7 the company is positioned for an upturn. Broker optimism typically leads OEM order activity by one to two quarters.