Truck makers continue to build order numbers

NASHVILLE, Ind. — Class 8 truck orders were on the rise in North America for the fourth consecutive month, with net orders for all major OEMs totaling 10,817 units in September.

The preliminary data from FTR Associates shows orders through September 2009 are 5.2 percent ahead of the same period in 2008, reflecting the first year over year increase since June 2008.

The figure includes orders for the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Exports. Order activity for September represents an annualized rate of 129,804.

“FTR still believes that any increases we are seeing now are partially driven by abnormal industry activity ahead of 2010 EPA emissions mandate,” says Eric Starks, president of FTR. “The data we track does not support any significant purchasing activity driven by increased freight demand any time soon. We continue to advise our clients to expect a continued soft recovery at least through 2010.”
 


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