https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q98-Lx1OGvc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Stability in the Trailer Market with Growth in Refrigerated Equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 While the overall trailer market remained stable in 2024, demand for new trailers was softer, especially for dry van trailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Change to Demand for new trailers was soft in 2024, and the dry van segment was particularly hard hit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Key Challenges Influencing Trailer Demand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several factors influenced trailer purchasing decisions in 2024, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Freight Market Conditions: Spot and contract rates played a role in shaping fleet investment strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Economic Pressures: Higher interest rates and inflation increased the cost of capital, making leasing a more attractive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Rising Maintenance Costs: Many fleets turned to full-service leasing as a way to manage maintenance expenses and improve cost visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Supply Chain Constraints: Lead times for specialized and multi-temp refrigerated trailers remained extended, adding further complexity to fleet planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Tariffs and Market Uncertainty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 The announcement of new U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China introduced additional concerns for fleet operators and trailer buyers. While the full impact is still unfolding, companies are closely monitoring cost implications and potential retaliatory actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Additionally, natural disasters and geopolitical events continue to create volatility in supply chains, influencing equipment availability and fleet management strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By integrating ACT Research’s data-driven insights with our own extensive industry experience, we can anticipate market shifts and proactively address the evolving demands of the transportation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are excited to continue the conversation with monthly ACT and TEN Fireside Chats, including special guests and more – stay tuned for more to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
At TEN (Transportation Equipment Network), we are thrilled to announce our recent collaboration with ACT Research, a partnership that underscores our commitment to leveraging industry-leading data and insights to enhance the services we provide. We recently engaged in a fireside chat with ACT Research, featuring TEN\u2019s Corey Eisen, Vice President of TEN Cool, and Jennifer McNealy, Director of CV Research … <\/p>\n
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