Class 8 truck orders rise 18% in September as fleets turn to 2027 models

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Noi Mahoney · 2 min read at the source

North American Class 8 orders increased 18% month over month and 3% year over year in September as manufacturers opened order books for model-year 2027 trucks. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
North American Class 8 orders increased 18% month over month and 3% year over year in September as manufacturers opened order books for model-year 2027 trucks. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

North American Class 8 truck orders rose to 21,300 units in September, up 3% year over year, according to FTR.

Reported by Noi Mahoney for FreightWaves (Trucking), originally published October 5, 2026.

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Topics: Trucking, Trucking Equipment, Class 8 truck orders, Class 8 truck sales, FTR, FTR Transportation Intelligence

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