Will the Cass Freight Shipments Index reach 1.02 or higher in May 2026?
May 2025 was 1.025. Breaking above 1.02 in May 2026 would signal freight volumes have stabilized and begun climbing year-over-year after 30+ mont...

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March 1, 2028
Compare total North American Class 8 net orders for calendar year 2027 to calendar year 2026 using ACT Research final monthly figures. Sum all 12 months for each year. Resolves YES if 2027 exceeds 2026. Resolves NO otherwise. Source: ACT Research monthly net order reports.
The 2026 order cycle is widely framed as an emissions-related pre-buy story. This market asks whether 2027 turns into the expected hangover year or whether replacement demand and a healthier freight market keep orders elevated despite the tougher comparison.
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May 2025 was 1.025. Breaking above 1.02 in May 2026 would signal freight volumes have stabilized and begun climbing year-over-year after 30+ mont...
ATA tonnage is the broadest measure of freight volume. May sees seasonal demand pickup (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, summer goods shipments). MoM...
New orders are a leading indicator—they predict future manufacturing production and freight demand 2-3 months ahead. If new orders exceed 52 in J...