Class 8 Retail Sales Drop Year Over Year Despite May Uptick
New heavy-duty truck sales improved month-to-month in May 2026 but remain below prior-year levels as fleets hold back orders.
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CEO Confidence Drops 20% as Supply Chain and Energy Risks Return
Conference Board index falls to 47 in May, lowest since early 2024, as executives cite supply-chain fragility and energy-cost volatility.
Class 8 Sales Drop 11.8% in April as Fleets Hold Off on Orders
Retail sales fell below prior-year levels as buyers wait for sustained freight recovery before committing to new equipment.
Daimler Truck Q1 Orders Jump 50% Despite Revenue Drop
First-quarter orders climbed to 114,043 units while revenue and earnings fell: signaling fleet confidence despite OEM margin pressure.
Cummins Lifts 2026 Outlook as Truck Orders and Spot Rates Climb in Q1
Engine maker's raised forecast signals carrier demand is firming: what improving order activity means for fleet expansion and rate momentum.