Used Truck Market Shows Stability Despite Mixed Signals

The used truck market has shown stability despite mixed signals, with sales holding steady month to month. According to ACT Research, used Class 8 truck sales rose 5.5% year over year to 24,900 units, but were unchanged from the prior month. The average retail sales price increased 1.9% to $59,122 from $58,025 the prior year.

Analysts cited improving freight rates and stable demand, but warned of risks from tariffs, fuel costs, and policy uncertainty. J.D. Power noted that auction pricing recovered from a weak March, while retail pricing was largely unchanged.

The data showed retail selling prices increased 0.2% sequentially and 0.8% from 2025. Wholesale prices decreased 2.1% from the prior month and 3.1% from the previous year. Auction prices increased 8.5% sequentially but declined 5.3% from 2025.

The used truck market has cycled back into positive territory, but ongoing risks remain. The average retail truck age is stabilizing near 58 months, which is a full year younger than the long-term average.