Sales in Class 8 rose a modest 2.0% to 2,610 units. Solid gains by Daimler brands Freightliner and Western Star were tempered by losses posted by PACCAR’s Kenworth and Peterbilt.
Big-truck makers delivered 36,205 units during the month, compared with 35,271 in the prior year with only Classes 4 and 8 posting year-over-year increases.
Deliveries of medium- and heavy-duty trucks hit 38,332 units during the month, compared with 31,994 in the prior year, as all weight classes enjoyed year-over-year increases.