Retail truck sales continue to climb in April

May 1, 2002
Retail truck sales, particularly those for commercial use, continued to strengthen in April 2002, according to figures compiled by Ward's Communications,

Retail truck sales, particularly those for commercial use, continued to strengthen in April 2002, according to figures compiled by Ward's Communications, a sister company of Trailer/Body Builders. Compared with April 2001, here is how retail truck sales fared in April 2002: Class 1, up 7%; Class 2, up 16%; Class 3, up 3%; Class 4, down 17%; Class 5, up 18%; Class 6, up 19%; Class 7, up 1%, and Class 8, down 7%.

Sales have increased almost every month of 2002 in Classes 3-8, which have gross vehicle weight ratings above 10,000 pounds. The only exceptions have been Class 3 (down from March) and Class 6 (down in February).