According to the  most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT), the robust 43% month-over-month gain in net orders in October was followed by November’s less vigorous 3% month-over-month improvement. Strength was concentrated in dry vans, flats and liquid tanks.

“On a year-over-year basis, total net orders of 25,670 units were up 17%,” said Frank Maly, Director – CV Transportation Analysis and Research at ACT. “Cancellations continued to be low, and that appears to be the result of firm commitments by fleets,” he added.

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