Economic News

Auction volume increased notably in March, following the typical seasonal pattern. Pricing generally increased mildly as the market fully opened up.

MARCH 2025 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET UPDATE SUMMARY Sales volume at auctions and on dealer lots was seasonally low in February 2025. Auction pricing dipped from January...

February is historically the second-lowest month of the year in terms of sales volume. February 2025’s volume was in line with this expectation, and pricing showed mild to moderate depreciation compared to January.

FEBRUARY 2025 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET UPDATE Auction volume was typically low in January 2025, making generalizations difficult. Retail pricing was higher than January 2024. CLASS 8...

With very few auctions on the calendar in the first half of the month, January is typically the slowest month of the year. January 2025 was no exception. This low volume of sales skewed the averages in our table lower than actual market movement.

JANUARY 2025 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET UPDATE SUMMARY Auction volume in December was uncharacteristically weak, but pricing ticked up. Sleeper tractors sold through retail channels depreciated moderately...

The auction market perked back up in October 2024, with volume increasing and pricing stable. Retail conditions were essentially unchanged from September. CLASS 8 AUCTION UPDATE...

Auction volume and pricing decreased in September 2024. Retail volume ticked up slightly, with sleeper depreciation mild and daycab pricing stable. CLASS 8 AUCTION UPDATE Sales...

SEPTEMBER 2024 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET UPDATE SUMMARY Auction volume increased in August 2024 and pricing dipped. Retail volume was typical, and depreciation was normal, with daycabs...

Sales volume at auctions in August 2024 increased moderately from July. Pricing was mildly lower than last month, due partly to actual market movement but also unfavorable condition and mileage of trucks in the dataset this month.