Monday

9 Mar, 2026

Equipment and Asset Decisions

Class 8 orders run 110% above 2025 as carriers lock 2026 build slots ahead of EPA 2027 NOx rule. How small carriers play the pre-buy without overbuying.

Commercial truck financing rates have stabilized in 2026, creating a window for fleet upgrades. How small carriers structure the right loan to grow profitably.

Diesel prices and fuel surcharges are misaligned for small carriers in May 2026. Here is how to build an FSC formula that protects your per-mile margin.

EPA 2027 NOx adjustment proposal lands this spring as per-truck cost drops to $8K-$12K. How small fleets time the 2026 pre-buy decision now.

ACT Research calls a Class 8 used market bottom at 1% monthly depreciation in 2026. Here is the small fleet equipment buying window playbook to act on now.

Section 232 heavy truck tariffs add up to $35,000 to new Class 8 sticker prices in 2026. Here is how small fleets should reset the equipment buying plan now.

EPA Phase 3 GHG rules target MY2027 equipment — and despite reconsideration, the 2027 compliance date has not moved. Here is what small fleets must do now.

Used Class 8 sleeper tractor values jumped 13.7% in March 2026. Here is how small fleets time the pre-2027 equipment buy without overpaying.

EIA forecasts diesel peaks above $5.80 in April 2026, $4.80 yearly average. Here is how small fleets defend margin through APUs, aero, tires, and idle reduction.

Fullbay's 2026 report: 54% of heavy-duty shops understaffed, labor rates at $149/hr and rising. Here's how small fleets manage maintenance costs and truck uptime.