Medium and heavy truck sales up 9% in November

Sales of medium and heavy trucks rose 9% in November compared to the same period last year, but were down 12% from October.

December 19, 2013

Sales in November of medium and heavy trucks were 9% higher than sales November 2012, but 12% lower than sales in October of this year.

For the year so far, sales of trucks with GVW ratings above 10,000 lbs. are 6% higher than by this same time in 2012. Total sales for all classes of trucks are up 11% compared to 2012.

Every class of truck has seen an increase in sales this year, except for Class 8.

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