U.S. Class 8 retail sales started the year on a down slope, losing ground on both a monthly and year-over-year basis, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

U.S. Class 8 sales continued to trend below year-ago levels but posted a sequential gain in March, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Class 8 truck sales and orders are falling amid economic uncertainty, tariffs and EPA 2027 regulations, posing challenges for manufacturers and suppliers.