Transport Topics (March 4, 2021)
North American Class 8 orders reached 43,800 in February, good for an astounding 212% increase over the same month in 2020. According to ACT Research, which published the information, the orders came as the U.S. economy showed strength in areas key to truck fleets’ profitability. ACT President Kenny Vieth said that even without the potential boons of new stimulus or an infrastructure bill, near- to mid-term freight trends look very positive.