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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January 1, 2027
8,000 units - 28,000 units
Use the lowest single-month net order total reported by ACT Research for any month in 2026. If preliminary and final numbers differ, use final.
November 2025 orders were 19,547 units—down 48% year-over-year. Monthly averages below 20k signal that fleets are ordering well below replacement needs, accelerating fleet age and capacity contraction.
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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...