Transport Topics (March 11, 2021)

Published: March 11, 2021, 6:01 a.m.

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February came in slightly below the year-ago figure. Yesterday WardsAuto.com reported that 15,369 Class 8s were sold in the month. Two truck makers \u2014 Volvo Trucks North America and Freightliner \u2014 notched monthly gains compared to 2020. For others, sales dropped. Class 8 orders have piled up in recent months, and experts have noted that persistent and various supply chain constraints are affecting production.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices