Heavy-duty truck orders surged in December and stayed strong in January—unusual timing compared to the usual Class 8 demand seasonality. Why did fleets finally start ordering more trucks?
Ken Vieth, principal and senior analyst for ACT Research, describes the forces behind 2026 truck demand.
Editor Jeremy Wolfe joined the FleetOwner team in February 2024. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with majors in English and Philosophy. He previously served as Editor for Endeavor Business Media's Water Group publications.
