Commercial Trailer Backlog Twice as High as Year Ago 

Jul 27, 2011

Despite a 26% decline in total U.S commercial trailer net orders in June from May, industry backlog is still more than double the level of one year ago, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT)....

Trailer orders fall, but backlogs growing  

Jun 29, 2011

Net orders for U.S. trailers orders were off 9% during May, the second consecutive monthly decline for the industry, according to figures compiled by ACT Research of Columbus, Indiana...

Germany Leading Recovery In West European Trailer Market  

Jun 14, 2011

Almost all the countries of Western Europe will see an increase of trailer demand of more than 20% in 2011—led by Germany, whose output has been boosted by a tripling in demand, according to consulting group CLEAR. ...

TTMA Convention report: FTR forecasts 257% increase in production between 2009 and 2013 a 100% increase from early-1980s recovery 

Jun 1, 2011, BY RICK WEBER

THE concern now isn't whether the trailer market will recover. It's whether trailer manufacturers will be able to keep up with the recovery. It's going...

Class 8 order backlog at 55-month peak 

Jun 1, 2011

North American Class 8 net orders totaled 38,100 units (not SA) in April 2011. This was up more than 31% from the level set in March and more than 157%...

Trailer Order Backlog Grows Despite Order Falloff 

May 27, 2011

Commercial trailer backlogs surpassed the 100,000 level in April, closing out the month at 101,244 units. While backlog grew during the month, net orders posted a 30% decline from the previous month...

Utility reopens damaged manufacturing plant 

May 10, 2011

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has reopened its Glade Spring, Virginia, after the facility suffered heavy damage from a tornado April 28...

Commercial Trailer Shipments Up 109% in 1Q 

Apr 28, 2011

Commercial trailer shipments for the first quarter of 2011 were up 109% compared to the same quarter last year, according to ACT Research Co. Net orders rose 21% in March from February levels, while shipments were more than 33% above the previous month...

20% Growth Forecast for East European Trailer Market  

Apr 18, 2011

A forecast report issued by consulting group CLEAR projects 20% growth in heavy trailer demand in Eastern Europe for 2011...

CV Market Strength Expected to Continue Through 2012  

Apr 12, 2011

The most recent data continues to reflect improved demand across all segments of the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market, according to ACT Research Co...

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