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THETRUCKER.COM EQUIPMENT & TECH OCTOBER 2022 • 17 Upward trend U.S. SALES OF NEW CLASS 8 TRUCKS CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN – FOR NOW CLIFF ABBO<strong>TT</strong> | SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT The U.S. Class 8 new truck market surged to its highest point of the year in August with manufacturers reporting sales of 23,581 units, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Only once in the last five years has the month of August seen more sales — in 2018, when 23,913 trucks were sold. That 2018 month was also the best August of the still young 21st century. Compared to July, truck sales rose by 15%, or 3,068 units. August 2021 sales were 18,176 units, meaning that sales in August this year rose by 29.7%. One simple factor in the increase could be the number of build days, Monday through Friday, that fall in a given month. In July there were 21; in August, 23. But two additional days can’t account for the entire increase. It would seem manufacturers have found solutions to the supply chain issues that have plagued production since the COVID-19 pandemic began. There are still some worries that inflation, international conflict, potential recession or even the possible U.S. freight railway strike could interrupt supply chains, but for now, the assembly lines are rolling at truck manufacturers. A large factor in the sales totals was an incredible month for Freightliner, which reported sales of 9,783 trucks in August — an increase of 1,928, or 24.5%, over July sales of 7,855. Compared to August of last year, the increase was 3,137 trucks, an increase of 47.2% over August 2021 sales of 6,646. That impressive feat gave the manufacturer its best month since the turn of the century — and likely its best ever. Freightliner sold 41.5% of the new Class 8 trucks sold on the U.S. market in August, up from its 2022 average of 38.2%. Western Star, the other Daimler-owned truck manufacturer in the U.S., also had a good August — but on a much smaller scale. The OEM sold 604 Class 8 trucks in the month, up 9.4% from July sales of 552. Compared with the 509 trucks in August 2021, sales at Western Star rose 18.7% on a yearover-year basis. International reported sales of 2,749 in August, up 23.3% from the 2,229 sold in July. Compared with August 2021, however, sales dropped by 118 units, or 4.1%. Volvo reported selling 2,243 trucks in August, up 5.7% from July’s 2,123 — and up a whopping 88% compared to August 2021 sales of 1,193. Volvo finished 2021 with 8.7% of the U.S. market for new Class 8 trucks. This year, that percentage has increased to 11%, even as the whole market has grown. For the year to date, Volvo has reported sales of 17,245, an increase of 35.5% over sales at the same point of 2021. That’s the largest increase by percentage of any of the OEMs. Volvo sibling Mack did better on a monthto-month basis. August sales of 1,594 topped July sales of 1,295 by 23.1%. Compared with August 2021, when 1,495 trucks were sold, Courtesy: Daimler Truck North America Compared to July, August sales of new Class 8 trucks in the U.S. rose by 15%, surging to its highest point of the year with manufacturers reporting sales of 23,581 units. Leading the pack, Freightliner was responsible for 41.5% of the trucks sold during the month. sales increased by 6.6%. However, Mack’s 6.5% share of the U.S. Class 8 market lags behind the 7.9% it enjoyed at the same point of 2021. Peterbilt was the only manufacturer with August sales declining from July numbers. The OEM sold 3,298 in August, down 2.8% from 3,392 the prior month. Compared with August of 2021, when 2,605 Petes were sold, sales increased by 693 units, or 26.6%. Kenworth ended August with sales of 3,310, up 7.9% from July’s 3,067. Compared with August 2021, sales increased by 15.7%. For the year to date, Kenworth sales are up 15.7% compared with Peterbilt’s 26.6% increase. Each OEM has a market share this year of 14%, down from last year’s share at the same point. The waiting list for new trucks is still long, and order cancellations have been rare. As long as the parts continue to flow to the assembly lines, sales should remain robust. 8 Courtesy: Peterbilt Peterbilt has announced the launch of the limited-release Model 389X, which can be ordered as a day cab or in a 72-inch or 78-inch sleeper configuration. Production will be limited to only 1,389 units. Peterbilt announces launch of limitedproduction, special edition Model 389X THE TRUCKER NEWS STAFF DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has launched its limited-release Model 389X. According to Peterbilt officials, the 389X “embodies the heritage of the Model 389 with its bold styling and bright exterior features.” The 389X includes a polished hood crown surrounding a classic-style louvered grille sheet inspired by the first 1939 Peterbilt. The hood features a polished centerline trim, exclusive sidehood chrome accents and polished hood fenders. Other eye-catching features include cowl skirts, battery box, fuel tanks, sun visor, bumper and large, 7-inch chrome exhaust stacks. The 389X also offers a new exterior lighting package, with LED amber color light strips that provide lighting in the air cleaners and under the rocker panels. In addition, the truck features 389X exterior badging on the mud flaps as well as on the cab or sleeper. In the cab, the dash panels feature a new black pearl burl woodgrain, and black-finish trim accents can be found throughout the cab and sleeper. Additional special features include bright chrome grab handles, a 389X emblem on the shifter plate, embroidered 389X badging on the headrests and badging on the sleeper backwall. Each 389X includes a serialized, chrome dash plate with the production number of the truck to commemorate each special edition vehicle, as well as a kit of custom 389X merchandise. “The new 389X is superior in every detail,” said Robert Woodall, assistant general manager of sales and marketing for Peterbilt. “From its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship to its exclusive chrome elements and details both inside and out, the 389X will quickly become the most desirable truck on the road. I look forward to seeing this great truck and its proud owners on road across North America very soon.” The Model 389X can be ordered as a day cab or in a 72-inch or 78-inch sleeper configuration. The 389X production will be limited to only 1,389 trucks and is available for order now through Peterbilt dealerships. 8