Class 8 Retail Truck Sales

I found this U.S. Retail Truck Sales Report to be interesting.  It was
published in the September issue of Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine. 

These numbers can help you decide which new truck to buy
based on the dealership network and parts availability.  If I was going to
consider a Volvo or a Freightliner I might pick 10 replacement parts and call
the nearest dealer and check availability and price. 

July 2008, Class 8 U.S. Retail Truck Sales Report

Mfg            July Sales            YTD Sales            YTD Share

Freightliner     2644                   19,050              24.92%

International   2823                   17,670              23.12%

Kenworth        1,321                    9,462              12.38%

Mack              1,105                    6,949                9.09%

Peterbilt         1,486                    9,884               12.93%

Sterling             793                    4,562                 5.97%

Volvo                929                    8,041                10.52%

Western Star      105                       727                  0.95%

Other                 18                         97                  0.13% 

These numbers were compiled by Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine.  Source:
Ward’s Communication