US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals

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

U.S. trailer orders hit their highest level since December 2022, with net orders reaching 43,059 units, FTR Transportation Intelligence said. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
U.S. trailer orders hit their highest level since December 2022, with net orders reaching 43,059 units, FTR Transportation Intelligence said. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Trailer orders jumped sharply in September as carriers moved to secure equipment ahead of potential price increases, while heavy-duty truck purchases showed mixed signals.

Reported by Noi Mahoney for FreightWaves (Trucking), originally published October 22, 2026.

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Topics: Trucking, Trucking Equipment, ACT Research, Class 8 truck orders, FTR, Trailer orders

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