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North America Class 8 Orders Hit Lowest Since 2020
5/14/2025
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- North America Class 8 orders dropped to 7,600 units in April, the lowest since May 2020.
- Daimler Truck revised its 2025 global sales forecast to 430,000-460,000 vehicles amid North American economic uncertainty.
- U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell 8.7% year-over-year in April, totaling 18,078 units, with Freightliner selling 6,551 trucks.
