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Commercial Vehicle Outlook Dims Amid Profitability Challenges
9/3/2025
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Story summary
- ACT Research updates its North American commercial vehicle market outlook due to low carrier profitability and stagnant freight rates.
- Heavy truck orders decline amid tariff-driven inflation and policy uncertainty.
- DAT Freight & Analytics notes a stable truckload market with no significant changes anticipated.
- Carriers are shifting focus to specialized freight to enhance profit margins.
