Trailer orders down in May but remain strong overall

FTR noted that data still indicates 2017 will be a good year for the trailer market.
According to data tracked by FTR Transportation Intelligence, net trailer orders for the month of May totaled 16,600 units, down 17% month-over-month but continuing to show strong year-over-year comparisons, as that’s up 26% versus May 2016.
“This was a very typical month for the trailer market. Business activity met expectations, with few surprises,” noted Don Ake, FTR’s vice president of commercial vehicles, in a statement.
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