Fleet Buying May Not Be Hot in 2008

The U.S. trucking industry now expects a slow rebound in the early part of 2008.

Published: December 14, 2007

According to new research by Columbus, Ohio-CK Commercial Vehicle Research, 78% of fleet managers expect to buy tractors in 2008, but most will waiting until the second quarter of the year or later.

For 32% of them, the report said, the number of power units to be purchased will be “less than a typical buy.”

Fewer fleets (64%) planned to buy trailers in 2008, and of those, 68% indicated their purchases would represent a “typical” number of units for their fleet.

A small percentage of those fleets surveyed did indicate their equipment purchases in 2008 may be “more than a typical” number; 14% for power units and 11% for trailers. (Tire Review/Akron)

How supplier partnerships move sustainability forward in commercial transportation

The right tires can contribute to significant forward sustainable progress for commercial fleets.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: May 3, 2024

Being responsible for a substantial portion of freight transport and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., commercial fleets significantly impact the economy and the environment. It shows how important partnerships can be between OEMs and supplier partners, such as that between Daimler Truck North America and Michelin. During this year's Michelin Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California, a panel consisting of executive leadership members from both companies discussed how the partnership is driving sustainability initiatives forward.