Tag: ACT Research

Business

Build slots disappearing fast as Class 8 orders charge into 2019

The best stretch in truck order history is going to continue. Through 2018 at least. The big question now, says Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst at ACT Research, is will the current hot streak make it to 2020? Vieth says ACT anticipates the boom will finally subside next fall but, in the meantime, carriers […]

August 21, 2018

Business

Natural gas adoption stalls on lower diesel prices; ACT publishes ‘reality check’

With diesel prices at three-year lows and expected to remain well below $4 in 2015, much of the shine is off the pennies per gallon that can be saved by using alternative fuels. Still, adoption in trucking “has and will continue to grow, but at a slower rate the next few years,” says Ken ACT Research’s Vieth.

November 13, 2014

Vocational

Analysis: Natural gas continues to grow, despite declining diesel prices

With the natural gas powered vehicle market seemingly stalled as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. Natural Gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.

November 12, 2014

Business

Trucking’s ‘prospect for profitability’ better than ever, economist says

There are substantial “silver linings” to the historically slow economic recovery, the driver shortage and even to strict trucking regulations and the high cost of equipment, says industry economist Jim Meil. See seven key slides from his presentation at Friday’s CCJ Fall Symposium.

November 10, 2014

Business

Trailer Focus: Dry Vans

CCJ’s annual three-part guide to trailer specifications begins with a look at dry vans from selected leading suppliers.

February 1, 2010