Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Drop in May as Seasonally Expected

Preliminary net trailer orders drop in May as seasonally expected

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders dropped more than 2,300 units from April to May, a contraction of about 26%. “Lower May net order intake was expected, as it is one of the weakest order months of the annual cycle,” said Jennifer McNealy, director CV market research and publications at ACT Research. “More concerning, though, is this level of order acceptance does nothing to support backlog growth, particularly with the elevated can…

Bumpy road for US trailer orders - Global Trailer

US trailer orders in May are down 26 per cent, research shows. Image: Ivan/stock.adobe.com.Preliminary net trailer orders in the US dropped more than 2,300 units from April to May 2025, a contraction of about 26 per cent, according to the latest findings from ACT Research.   The Indiana-based publisher of commercial vehicle truck and trailer industry data, market analysis and forecasts for North America and China, found in its State of the Indus…