US truck sales,surge due to the 2010 emission standard

Heavy Truck Sales Surge in October

FTR Associates says price increases for 2010 models spurs recent sales

Heavy truck sales surged in October, rising 117 percent year-over-year and 104 percent from September, as freight volumes showed signs of improving and carriers began a last-minute round of truck purchasing before new emissions standards raise prices.
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“We are encouraged that fleets have developed enough confidence in the economic recovery that they have been willing to make such commitments,” he said. “However, we believe this is a temporary situation that may actually take orders away from early 2010.”