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 slipped 5.7%ACT Research Class 8 Used Market Signals 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.

“The September decline in used Class 8 retail sales was directionally consistent with, but greater than, the typical seasonal drop,” said Steve Tam, Vice President at ACT Research. “While auction volumes rebounded in the last month of the quarter, retail and wholesale channels faced continued headwinds. Higher average miles and an uptick in vehicle age contributed to downward pressure on pricing, but the market’s longer-term trajectory remains positive, reflecting the resilience of carriers navigating a challenging operating environment.” 

ACT’s Used Classes 3-8 report provides data on the average selling price, miles, and age based on a sample of industry data. In addition, the report provides the average selling price for top-selling Class 8 models for each of the major truck OEMs – Freightliner (Daimler); Kenworth and Peterbilt (Paccar); International (Navistar); and Volvo and Mack (Volvo). This report is utilized by those throughout the industry, including commercial vehicle dealers, to gain a better understanding of the used truck market, especially as it relates to changes in near-term performance.