# What will be the lowest monthly Class 8 truck net order total reported by ACT Research in 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/class-8-orders-low-2026  
**Type:** Numeric forecast  
**Status:** active  
**Deadline:** 2027-01-01  
**Category:** indices  
**Current consensus:** 16,556 units  
**Forecasts:** 9

## Description

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.

## Resolution criteria

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.

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/class-8-orders-low-2026_