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North American Class 8 orders in March were just over 21,000 and kept pace with the levels over the past few months, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ preliminary data. Heavy-duty orders, which will be adjusted later in the month, were 21,300. ACT President Kenny Vieth noted manufacturers are only reporting orders scheduled to be built within 12 months. “Long backlogs and supply chain-constrained production activity kept new-order activity trending within a narrow range,” Vieth said. In March 2021, net orders were 40,049, according to ACT. Transportation intelligence company FTR pegged this March’s Class 8 preliminary orders at 21,500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices