Fleet Management

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“A beleaguered for-hire market continues to weigh on Class 8 orders. With elevated uncertainty, particularly around equipment costs, and soft activity in housing and broad freight demand outside of pre-tariff activity, this environment may persist,” says Tim Denoyer, ACT vice president and senior analyst.
Heavy-duty fleet managers remain cautious in August amid ongoing tariff and regulatory uncertainty, margin pressure, and near-record inventory levels.
Sept. 15, 2025