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July Class 8 Truck Orders Reflect Lingering Market Uncertainty

August 08, 2025, 07:10 AM
Filed Under: Trucking
Related: Dan Moyer, FTR

North American Class 8 preliminary net orders rebounded in July to 12,700 units—marking a 42% increase from June, according to data from FTR. However, that monthly gain comes with important context: year-over-year orders are still down 7%, marking the seventh straight annual decline and keeping volumes well below the 10-year July average of 19,974 units.

Despite improvement across both vocational and on-highway segments, it’s the on-highway sector—primarily responsible for long-haul freight—that remains especially pressured. Trade instability, slow economic growth and elevated inventory levels continue to challenge equipment purchasing decisions for fleets.

Key Figures at a Glance:

  • July Orders: 12,700 units (↑ 42% m/m, ↓ 7% y/y)
  • 12-Month Total: 254,349 units
  • 2025 Order Cycle (Sept 2024–July 2025): ↓ 15% y/y

“Ongoing tariff volatility and broader economic and truck freight market sluggishness continue to negatively impact the Class 8 market, driving a substantial 30% y/y decline in year-to-date net orders," said FTR Analyst Dan Moyer. "Class 8 market uncertainty is further elevated due to the potential imposition of Section 232 tariffs... [and] the lack of clarity regarding potential Environmental Protection Agency revisions to 2027 NOx emissions standards... Meanwhile, continued record-high inventory levels are placing additional downward pressure on Class 8 production.”

Final July data will be published mid-month as part of FTR’s North American Commercial Truck & Trailer Outlook service, which delivers in-depth insight into demand drivers, policy risks, and production trends.







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