Class 8 Truck Orders
Class 8 Truck Orders in January 2025
Class 8 Truck Orders
As of January 2025, the Class 8 truck market reflects a dynamic landscape, with robust demand from the vocational sector balancing cautious fleet expansion in other areas. Persistent high interest rates, economic uncertainty, and regulatory factors—particularly the EPA’s Clean Truck standards—continue to influence purchasing decisions across both for-hire and vocational markets.
Class 8 Truck Orders Snapshot
Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for December 2024 totaled approximately 36,500units, representing a year-over-year decline as fleets adjusted to shifting economic and regulatory conditions. Seasonally adjusted, orders settled at 29,700 units, indicating a continued deceleration from earlier peaks in 2024. The slowdown reflects recalibrated purchasing strategies, with fleets prioritizing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency while navigating market pressures.
"The Class 8 truck market closed 2024 with resilience, driven by robust demand in vocational segments supported by infrastructure and industrial activity. However, elevated inventory levels and tempered fleet expansion plans continue to moderate production growth as fleets navigate regulatory changes and economic uncertainties heading into 2025."
Kenny Vieth
President & Senior Analyst
To learn more about the current dynamics in the commercial vehicle industry, check out the State of the Industry reports. And to see what ACT forecasts will happen in the Class 8 market over the next few years, check out the North America commercial vehicle forecast.
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