The latest Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark truck sales data is out for September, with last month seeing 3,878 sales made for new vehicles. It’s a consistent increase from recent months following 3,637 sales in August and 3,630 in July. However, when compared to other years, it is down from the 4,546 heavy vehicles delivered in September last year.
Total trucks
A total of 3,878 sales were made across the main market segments in September, bringing the year-to-date tally to 33,727, down from the 38,255 vehicles sold at the same point last year.
Leading the way for September was once again Isuzu as the market leader surpassed four figures yet again, finishing with 1,077 sales for the month. Hino maintained second spot with 412 sales, while Fuso (317) narrowly pipped Kenworth (312) at the post to snatch third place. A gap was then filled by Volvo with the 197 sales, while IVECO (124) was the only other supplier to top the ton. Mercedes-Benz (96) came very close to reaching the three figure mark, finishing ahead of a pack that featured Scania (79), Fiat (73), Mack (65) and DAF (63).
Heavy duty
The upturn in sales across the entire heavy vehicle market was reflected in the heavy duty sales, as the numbers jumped from 1,081 sales made in August to 1,221 being recorded last month. Leading the way was Kenworth yet again, soaring at the top with 316 sales, with Volvo coming in second with 197. Isuzu (163) joined the podium, finishing ahead of Scania (96), Fuso (89) and Mack (73). Next best was DAF with the 61 sales, while Mercedes-Benz was the only other brand to fly past the half-century mark with 56 sales. UD Trucks (43), Hino (35) and IVECO (30) were all locked together in a close finish, while four brands shared the final 62 sales.
Medium duty
Only 508 medium duty sales were made in September as the segment was the only one to not experience growth from August, where 539 sales were made. Still at the top was Isuzu, who maintained its consistent dominance with 254 sales for the month. Hino maintained a strong second spot with 138 sales, while Fuso rounded out the three with 89. From there, the next best was Hyundai with the nine sales, showing the top-heavy nature of the segment. Five brands shared the final 18 sales.
Light duty
A resurgence of some sorts was seen in the light duty sector as 1,283 sales were made in September, jumping up from August’s 1,190 sales. It was no surprise that Isuzu maintained its lead at the top with 660 sales, with Hino (239) and Fuso (134) keeping up the pace. IVECO fell six short of a century for the month while Fiat had the 65 sales. From there, Renault and Volkswagen were dead even on the 25 sales apiece, while Mercedes-Benz (17) and Hyundai (13) also reached double figures. The final 11 sales were split between three brands.