July medium-duty truck sales increase on Class 6 strength: TT Equipment

August 20, 2026

Sponsored By:
TMC

July medium-duty truck sales increase on Class 6 strength

U.S. medium-duty truck sales gained momentum in July due largely to a jump in the Class 6 market, which showed a 39.4% year-over-year increase. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

Trump to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days

The announcement buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. Read more…

New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools

Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law. Read more…

SPONSORED CONTENT

The New Maintenance Playbook

Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies built for change. Read more…

Einride adds 500 Tesla Semis to North American fleet

The addition is set to triple the size of Einride’s deployed fleet and extend its network across North America. It has previously used vehicles from Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN and BYD. Read more…

U.S. trailer orders rise 97% in July

U.S. trailer orders defied seasonal expectations in July, though the resulting gain from the prior year was against lukewarm results. Read more…

July tonnage dips as choppy conditions continue

American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index also showed that tonnage was up 1.4% during the first seven months of the year compared with 2025. Read more…

Cargo thefts decline, but high-value loads drive bigger losses

A decline in cargo theft activity in the second quarter was offset by increased targeting of high-value loads, according to a recent report. Read more…

Truck buyers await EPA emissions clarity

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales surpassed year-ago levels for a second straight month, with Omdia Automotive data showing that July purchases increased 2.2%. Read more…

Werner CEO: ELD purge to bring further capacity constraints

Federal enforcement focusing on noncompliant ELDs will contribute to further capacity tightening in the truckload segment, says Werner CEO Derek Leathers. Read more…

Federal truck safety bill takes aim at lawsuit abuse

GOP lawmakers from five states are seeking federal legislation to create nationwide trucking safety standards to curb what they describe as frivolous lawsuits. Read more…

Stellantis recalls 850,000 U.S. vehicles on software glitch

The recall affects nearly 850,000 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in the United States from model years 2026 and 2027, Stellantis said Aug. 17. Read more…

UPS’ Miguel Corral claims grand champion honors at NTDC 2026

Miguel Corral, a 4-axle driver with UPS, captured Bendix Grand Champion honors at ATA’s National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships on Aug. 14 in Pittsburgh. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

Resource Center

Join in on conversations with industry experts about issues affecting freight transportation, from suppliers and distributors to fleets and owner-operators. Sign up for all our industry deep dive content below.

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

July medium-duty truck sales increase on Class 6 strength: TT Equipment

Resource Center

Posts Calendar

Recent Posts