Classes 7 and 8 tend to include the heftier commercial trucks, with Class 7 covering more of the city-based vehicles like garbage and recycling trucks, or any truck weighing 26,001 to 30,000 pounds.

Unlike more mainstream Kenworth models like the W900 or T800, Kenworth said the C500 is a purpose-built truck made to handle ...

North American Class 8 truck orders tumbled in February, according to the latest data from ACT Research and FTR Intel. ACT ...

ACT Research reported on Wednesday that February preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were down 34% year-over-year to 18,300 units. "After the strong end to 2024, the past two months have ...

"Intended use is the primary consideration when selecting a Class 8 dump body," says Jeri Retzlaff, marketing manager, Truck Bodies Equipment International (TBEI). "Knowing the body's intended use ...

North American Class 8 truck orders in February remained below year-ago comparisons for a second consecutive month after a short uptick in December, according to ACT Research. Preliminary data ...

The Class 8 truck market in North America has started 2025 on a downward trajectory, with both sales and net orders experiencing sharp declines. In January, retail sales fell 13% year over year to ...