Class 8 orders hit their highest point so far this year in August, but they’re still far behind last year’s number. Orders reached 21,600, compared with 37,096 in the 2021 period according to ACT Research. That’s also about 10,000 more than July’s low order total. ACT’s Steve Tam says this points to a truck manufacturer opening up its order board for 2023 orders, but didn’t specify which company it is. Paccar already took that step in July.

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