Used Truck Price Forecast
Accurate Truck Price Forecasts for Smarter Decisions
Get reliable insights for strategic planning and investment with ACT Research’s Class 8 Tractor Sleeper Price Forecast, powered by over a million dealer-recorded transactions. Our data-driven analysis breaks down the used market into key factors—age, mileage, and distribution channel—across 13 core segments. Perfect for for-hire fleets, private operators, dealerships, and financiers, this forecast provides the market clarity you need to make smarter, data-backed decisions.
Get Transportation IntelligenceOptimize Fleet Decisions with Data-Driven Truck Price Forecasts
When managing your Class 8 fleet, decisions about leasing, buying, or selling impact your bottom line. ACT Research’s used truck price forecast provides essential insights for for-hire fleets, private operators, dealers, and financiers. Whether planning replacement cycles, maximizing resale profits, or setting trade-in values, our forecast offers proactive guidance on future price trends over a 5-year horizon.
Updated quarterly, this forecast gives monthly, quarterly, and annual projections across 13 market segments, categorized by age, mileage, and distribution. Use it to make informed decisions that drive revenue and asset performance.
Breaking down the used Class 8 Tractor segments
The U.S. Used Truck Price Outlook from ACT Research has been an invaluable resource for Arrow Truck Sales. The report provides clear, data-driven insights that help us navigate the ever-changing used truck market with confidence. The detailed forecasts allow us to anticipate pricing trends, manage inventory effectively, and make smarter purchasing decisions. In an industry where timing is everything, having ACT’s trusted analysis gives us a strategic edge. We rely on ACT Research to keep us ahead of the curve, and their insights continue to be a critical part of our decision-making process.
Brock Gavin
President, Arrow Truck Sales
| USED CLASS 8 TRACTOR SLEEPER PRICE ($) |
|---|
| AUCTION |
| 4yr-old, 300k-550k miles |
| 5yr-old, 350k-550k miles |
| RETAIL |
| 3yr-old, 300k-400k miles |
| 3yr-old, 400k-500k miles |
| 3yr-old, Weighted Average |
| 4yr-old, 300k-350k miles |
| 4yr-old, 350k-400k miles |
| 4yr-old, 400k-500k miles |
| 4yr-old, 450k-500k miles |
| 4yr-old, 500k-550k miles |
| 4yr-old, Weighted Average |
| 5yr-old, 350k-400k miles |
| 5yr-old, 400k-450k miles |
| 5yr-old, 450k-500k miles |
| 5yr-old, 500k-550k miles |
| 3-to-5yr-old, Weighted Average |
More Than Just A Report
In addition to the report, subscribers gain access to:
- ACT's Freight & Transportation Forecast
- Forecast Tables of Used Class 8 Sleeper Price by Age, Mileage, and Sales Channel
- 75+ Presentation Ready Graphs
- Quarterly Webinar Review of Forecast and Changes
How It Works: Reliable Forecasting with Actionable Insights
Gain clarity with forecasts informed by over a million OEM, dealer, and auction transactions. Updated quarterly, this forecast empowers users with:
- Comprehensive Data: Insights segmented by age, mileage, and distribution.
- Methodology You Can Trust: Proprietary modeling based on real-world market data, backtested to ensure accuracy.
- Proactive Decision Support: Anticipate pricing trends to optimize buying, selling, and fleet replacement strategies.
How Accurate is ACT Research’s Used Truck Price Forecast?
When it comes to planning equipment purchases, remarketing strategies, and financial decisions, accuracy matters. That’s where ACT Research’s Used Truck Price Outlook delivers.
Over the last 18 months, our forecast has consistently tracked market trends with remarkable accuracy. Despite ongoing market fluctuations, our model has maintained low error margins, demonstrating its ability to anticipate pricing movements in both auction and retail markets. Our longer-term forecasts (12-18 months out) have remained reliable, while shorter-term projections (3-6 months out) have shown exceptional precision, helping businesses time their decisions effectively.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Reliable Forecasts for Smarter Decisions – Our projections for 3- to 5-year-old trucks closely match actual prices, ensuring you can plan with confidence.
✔ Short-Term Precision – Forecasts within 12-15 months of actual values are especially strong, giving customers an edge in timing purchases and sales.
✔ Proven Market Insight – Even as truck pricing cycles shift, ACT Research’s model remains ahead of the curve, helping fleets, dealers, finance companies, and OEM remarketers navigate uncertainty.
Why This Matters for You
Used truck values are volatile and cyclical—but they don’t have to be unpredictable. Whether you’re looking to maximize resale value, optimize fleet turnover, or refine financial models, our forecasts provide the clarity you need to stay ahead.
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Who Should Use This Forecast?
Our Used Truck Price Forecast is designed for key industry players, providing critical insights for:
- Fleet Managers: Optimize replacement cycles, avoid undervaluing assets, and strategically plan purchases to match market peaks and lows.
- OEMs: Enhance resale values and forecast demand fluctuations to support production and sales decisions.
- Dealers: Set competitive trade-in margins, manage inventory effectively, and anticipate shifts in used truck demand.
With robust data across market segments, this forecast equips customers across the industry to navigate market shifts, optimize timing, and make more informed financial decisions.
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