Though new trailer orders took a dip from June to July this year, industry analysts remain positive about the overall direction of the market. According to data from ACT Research, Co., last month’s numbers showed a 74 percent improvement over the same time last year. And the largest segment of commercial trailers, dry vans, saw something of a comeback with a 134 percent jump from July 2009. As far as the 9 percent decline in new orders from June to July, researchers say bear in mind the continued effects of a very weak 2009. Despite these tentative numbers, ACT Research showed the demand for used trailers, particularly late models, a strong and improving segment of the market. Pricing for used trailers has rebounded, though supply is an issue since customers are holding on to their equipment longer.

Commercial trailer net orders stayed strong in July this year, according to data compiled by ACT Research Co., with orders up 74% over July 2009 – continuing a healthy rebound from what was one of the worst years in the commercial trailer industry, the firm said.

Though ACT noted that July’s 10,688 net orders for trailers represented a 9% decline from June of this year, the company believes nominal seasonality is the main reason for the drop. In fact, according to its information, the most recent six months of commercial trailer net orders are the best six-month span since the period ending February 2008.

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