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Feb 11, 2021 January trailer order activity met expectations, as most of the large fleets had already placed their 2021 requirements orders previously. Net trailer orders for the U.S. reached 30,000 units in January, according to preliminary data released by FTR, a 34% drop from December but 83% higher than January 2020. Trailer orders for the past 12 months total 313,000. January trailer order activity met expectations, as most of the large fleets had already placed their 2021 requirements orders previously. "Fleets are expecting 2021 to continue to be a great year for freight and hav...

Heavy truck orders have exceeded 40k units for the fourth consecutive month causing fleets, OEMs, and suppliers to adjust to the increasing demand. More here.

Akron Beacon Journal Main Street Kent presents the “Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution” Story Walk: Read Pat Miller and Kath Ember's book “Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution,” page by page, in the business windows of downtown Kent through Jan. 31. Enjoy shopping, fresh air, treats and warm beverages along the way. For more information, go to http://mainstreetkent.org/events/story-walk-kent/.    The Funny Stop presents Jake Iannarino: 8 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 and 8:20 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. For more information, go to http://www.funnystop.co...

Jan 14, 2021 Year-end trailer orders have boosted backlogs from a low point in July during the throes of the pandemic. Shutterstock image Trailer orders ended 2020 on a high note, reaching 41,700 units in December, according to preliminary data from FTR. Order activity last month was up 6% month-over-month and 155% from December 2019. For the full year, ACT Research estimated a net order volume of more than 288,000 trailers, which would put 2020 about 40% better than 2019. The order volume for October through December was the highest ever for a fourth quarter as fleets continue to order dry...