#Replacement Cycle

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Class 8 semi-truck on highway representing April 2026 order surge

Equipment & OEM May 14, 2026

Class 8 Orders Jump 201% in April as Freight Rates Firm

New truck orders surged in April as carriers bet on tightening capacity and recovering freight demand: signaling confidence in the replacement cycle.

By Hank Rivers

Ryder System semi-truck in company livery parked at a fleet facility

Equipment & OEM May 12, 2026

Why Small Fleets Are Buying Used Trucks 600+ Miles From Home

Regional sourcing patterns are breaking down as smaller carriers travel farther to find late-model units ahead of 2027 EPA changes, and Northeast buyers are…

By Hank Rivers