Like many industries, America’s foodservice corporations with private fleets are ordering units at an increased pace. The latest figures from ACT Research, Columbus, Ind., show that orders for Class-8 trucks surged 62% in October compared with activity from the previous month, and up 167% compared to a year ago.
That’s why it’s critical for food manufacturing and distribution organizations to replace their aging equipment, especially since the American economy continues to rely heavily on truck deliveries and commercial drivers. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Washington, D.C., more than $1 of every $10 produced in the U.S. GDP can be directly tied back to transport activity. Also, The American Trucking Association, Arlington, Va., indicates that trucks contain 70% of America’s freight (by weight).