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ACT Research Co., LLC

Name: ACT Research Co., LLC
Address: 4440 Middle Road, Columbus, IN, 47203, US
Telephone: +18123792085
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ACT Research is a recognized leading publisher of commercial vehicle industry data, market analysis and forecasting services.

Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research, Co., LLC is the recognized leading publisher of commercial vehicle (CV) industry data, market analysis and forecasting services for the North American market. Our commitment to data quality & integrity; in-depth analysis; and timeliness have made our services the industry standard.

11/09/2026

ACT Research joins Fetch Freight for their upcoming webinar on November 12th. 🔎

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04CVmwH0

11/05/2026

Classes 5-8 Vehicles Preliminary Update🔎

Preliminary North America Class 8 net orders totaled 13,500 units in October, down 45% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. The decline reflects a combination of unresolved regulatory questions ahead of EPA 2027 implementation, ongoing cost pressures, and midterm political uncertainty, despite continued strength in spot freight rates. Complete industry data for October, including final order results, will be published by ACT Research in mid-November.

Medium-duty demand showed resilience, with preliminary Classes 5-7 net orders rising 14% year-over-year to 18,000 units in October, continuing the segment’s recovery from last year’s soft volumes.

“While spot rates remain supportive of equipment demand, the lack of clarity around EPA 2027 rules and associated costs has left OEMs and fleets unable to plan for next year,” said Carter Vieth, Research Analyst at ACT Research. “It’s not a lack of desire for new equipment holding fleets back, but rather the inability to make informed investment decisions in the face of regulatory and economic uncertainty.”

11/04/2026

[November State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Preliminary Update] - Regulatory Uncertainty Drives October Class 8 Order Slowdown

Preliminary North America Class 8 net orders totaled 13,500 units in October, down 45% year-over-year. The decline reflects a combination of unresolved regulatory questions ahead of EPA 2027 implementation, ongoing cost pressures, and midterm political uncertainty, despite continued strength in spot freight rates. Complete industry data for October, including final order results, will be published by ACT Research in mid-November.

Read more from the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04DgCPs0

11/03/2026

Are you ready to explore the latest economic and transportation forecasts and what they could mean for shippers in the year ahead?

ACT Research's Tim Denoyer joins Fetch Freight on November 12 at 1pm CST to explore the latest forecasts and what they mean for you.

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10/31/2026

🎃 Market uncertainty can be scary, but your forecast doesn't have to be.

This Halloween, leave the guesswork behind. ACT Research delivers the trusted data, expert analysis, and actionable insights you need to navigate the commercial vehicle and transportation markets with confidence.

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween! 👻

10/27/2026

[October State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers Update] - U.S. Trailer Orders Surge as Industry Backlogs Rebound

Net trailer orders in September soared to 42,700 units, marking a dramatic turnaround from the subdued order activity seen a year ago and driving a 29% month-over-month increase in industry backlogs. The backlog-to-build (BL/BU) ratio jumped 90bps m/m to 5.9 months, signaling a notable commitment of production slots well into 2027.

Read more from the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04Cm-sH0

10/26/2026

[October State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks Update] - Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sales Decline in September as Prices Ease

Same dealer used Class 8 retail truck sales slipped 5.7% month-over-month in September, following a notable decline in August, while the average retail sale price decreased 1.9% to $64,007. Despite the near-term pullback, retail sales remained 6% higher year-over-year and average prices were up 12% from September 2025.

Read more from the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04CmYx50

09/29/2026

[September State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks Update] - Used Truck Sales Fall in August as Prices Continue to Climb

According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report by ACT Research, same dealer used Class 8 retail truck sales declined 24% month-over-month in August, counter to the typical seasonal increase, while the average retail sale price increased 2.2% to $64,367. Compared to August 2025, retail sales were up 12% year-over-year and prices rose 11%.

Read more from the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04yCQfS0

09/19/2026

NA Classes 5-8 Update 🔍
Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 16,951 units in August, up 32% year-over-year but down 34% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report. Total Classes 5-7 orders rose 37% from a year ago, reaching 19,966 units.

Order activity in August reflected typical late-summer seasonality, as well as the impact of full 2026 backlogs and not-yet-open 2027 orderboards. “While sequential weakness in Class 8 orders is in line with normal patterns for this time of year, robust year-over-year gains highlight the continued influence of supply-side freight market constraints and regulatory clarity,” said Carter Vieth, Research Analyst at ACT Research. “With spot freight rates up sharply and fleets gaining more planning visibility around EPA 2027 and non-compliance penalties, we expect order activity to rebound as seasonality improves and new year orderboards open.”

Vieth concluded, “Despite increased macroeconomic uncertainty and elevated diesel prices, demand for new equipment remains solid, particularly in the tractor segment, where orders were up 39% year-over-year. Medium-duty order strength appears to be supported by dealer inventory stocking ahead of regulatory changes and higher prices.”

09/18/2026

[September Freight Forecast: Rate and Volume OUTLOOK Update] - Tight Capacity and Regulatory Barriers Drive Higher Freight Rates

Aggregate DAT contract truckload rates were unchanged month-over-month in August at $2.52 per mile, up 18% year-over-year, as tight capacity and new regulatory hurdles continue to shape the U.S. freight market, according to the latest release of ACT’s Freight Forecast: Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report for September 2026. Despite a recent, seasonally impacted, dip in spot rates, net fuel, the market remains supply-constrained, with the ACT Driver Availability Index tightening to 35.9 in August and spot equipment capacity at decade lows.

Read more from the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04xQBLp0

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4440 Middle Road
Columbus, IN
47203

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+18123792085

Website

http://www.actresearch.net/

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