Hey truckers, feeling the pinch on new rigs? October’s medium-duty truck sales tanked 25% from last year – and tariffs are the big culprit!
You know those shiny medium-duty haulers we rely on for local runs and vocational work? Well, sales for them plunged in October, not just month-over-month but a whopping 25% down from the same time last year. According to Omdia Automotive, it’s all thanks to ongoing tariff headwinds and that nagging market uncertainty hanging over us like exhaust fumes. 🚛💨
So, what does this mean for us drivers pounding the pavement? If you’re eyeing a new medium-duty truck for your operation – maybe to upgrade that box truck or flatbed – expect prices to stay jacked up. Those 25% tariffs on imported heavy and medium-duty rigs, kicking in hard since November 1st, are pushing costs sky-high. A rig that used to run you $200K could now slap you with an extra $50K. That’s more dough out of your pocket for equipment, which hits freight rates and your take-home pay. 😩
Market jitters are making buyers hold off, too – who’s gonna drop cash when uncertainty rules the road? This could mean fewer new trucks rolling out, tougher inspections on older ones, and maybe even delays in lanes where medium-duty fleets dominate, like construction hauls or delivery routes. Fuel savings from efficient new models? Forget it for now; you’re stuck with what you’ve got. 🛣️
Bottom line, brothers and sisters of the wheel: These tariffs and shaky markets are squeezing the life out of sales, and it’ll ripple right to your wallet and your runs. Keep an eye on how this shakes out for equipment costs and job availability.
What’s your take on these tariff blues? Share in the comments before your next haul!
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