ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

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The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped […]

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[LrgCar]

Lots of like-new trailers hitting the auction block makes no sense to order new. we picked up 2023 4000DX's for dirt cheap and barely used. a new one is still 55-60, these were less than 40 a piece

 

[Rob]

Lots of like-new trailers hitting the auction block makes no sense to order new. we picked up 2023 4000DX's for dirt cheap and barely used. a new one is still 55-60, these were less than 40 a piece

Yep a lot of late model equipment around and cheap kind of like rates. Going to be tough sleddin for the trailer guys for a year or so I think. I know when are getting the sales guys calling and been a bit since they called out of the blue.