Economic News

Market Healthy in August as Industry Prepares for Trade Returns The 2027 model year has been backloaded, with heavy order volume early in the cycle not...

SUMMARY In July, new Class 8 deliveries finally increased to a level considered historically typical. Until this month, deliveries lagged orders to an unusual degree. Increased...

Summary Since last month’s update, two factors directly impacting the used truck market made news. First, spot rates exceeded contract rates for the first time in...

June 2026 Commercial Truck Guidelines Summary: As of this writing, a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East looks possible in the near term. Any...

March 2026 Market Report – Used Commercial Truck Market Softens in February Amid Elevated Auction Supply Retail selling prices declined notably month-over-month in February (‑6.7%), consistent...

February 2026 Market Report - Used‑Vehicle Market Remains Stable Early in the Year Retail transaction prices declined modestly month‑over‑month in February (‑1.3%, ‑$386), consistent with typical...

Commercial Truck Guidelines As 2026 begins, new truck orders suggest pent-up demand is transitioning into replacement and used truck metrics show continued strength. Trucking capacity may...

January 2026 Market Report Retail transaction prices declined -4.4% month-over-month in January following December’s year-end lift, reflecting typical seasonal recalibration rather than demand weakness. Wholesale pricing...

Used retail prices strengthened to close the year, rising +1.8% m/m (+$536) in December and finishing 2025 up +2.0% vs. 2024, signaling resilient downstream pricing. Wholesale...

Used retail prices declined slightly in November 2025, down -0.4% m/m to $29,622, only the second decline of 2025, yet values remain +1.9% higher year-over-year, reinforcing...