Medium and heavy truck sales increase 15% in October

October sales of medium and heavy trucks rose 15% compared to the same period last year, and 16% compared to the previous month.

November 14, 2013

Sales for medium and heavy trucks rose 15% in October compared to the same period last year, and were 16% higher than September.

A total of 54,936 trucks with a GVW above 10,000 lbs. were sold in October while in September 47,232 trucks were sold.

Overall truck sales for the year are up 6% compared to 2012, though Class 8 truck sales have decreased 7% compared to last year.

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