Big jump in trailer orders — did you see this coming? 🚚📈 ACT Research says U.S. trailer orders surged in June, rising both year-over-year and month-to-month after a long stretch of buyers sitting on the sidelines.
What that means: fleets finally pulled the trigger on new trailers. Could be replacement cycles, prepping for busy lanes, or a bet that freight demand is turning up. Whatever the reason, carriers are adding capacity again.
Why drivers should care:
- 📉 More trailers = more capacity. That can ease tight lanes, but might put downward pressure on spot rates in some markets.
- 💰 If fleets refresh equipment, owner-ops and company drivers might see newer trailers, better aerodynamics, and less downtime — or fleets could cut back on overtime if capacity grows.
- 🛠️ Expect shops and parts suppliers to get busier. Lead times for parts and custom builds could stretch out as orders ramp up.
- 📦 Used-trailer market may shift — if lots of new trailers hit the road, used values could soften, affecting resale and leasing decisions.
Quick tips for the road: keep your paperwork and maintenance on point so you’re first in line for newer gear, watch lanes for rate changes, and ask your dispatcher about equipment upgrade plans if you want newer trailers. ⛽️🧰
Source: ACT Research
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