Truck Dealers – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

SIC 5012 | NAICS 423110

The following guide to industry research and analysis provides sources for industry statistics, trends, and forecasts, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Commercial Truck Dealers (view report)
Heavy Duty Truck Parts Dealers (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample industry research report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Randall-Reilly, LLC
Trucks, Parts, Service
https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/

Online news resource features news and information for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle dealers, with special features including the annual "TPS State of the Industry Report" which includes reader survey responses to a variety of topics including prior year performance, customer and OEM/ supplier relationships, and new and used commercial vehicle sales expectations for the coming year.

American Truck Dealers | NADA
Publications available from this trade association include:

ATD Insider
https://www.nada.org/
Weekly e-newsletter for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle dealers provides summaries of stories from news organizations and other sources as well as original content provided by ATD, with topics addressed in each weekly issue including economic outlook, market trends and forecasts, and legislative and regulatory issues. Free e-mail subscription to the newsletter is available upon request.

ATD Truck Beat
http://www.nada.org/
Quarterly bulletin provides medium (Classes 4 - 7) and heavy (Class 8) duty commercial vehicle unit sales data for the current month and on a year-to-date basis and also provides market share data by vehicle manufacturer (e.g., Ford, Freightliner, International, Isuzu, Dodge, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, and Western Star) for the above categories. Current and prior issues are available free online.

ATD Data Report
https://www.nada.org/
Annual report provides a detailed financial profile of franchised medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle dealerships, with report sections including dealership profile, dealerships and sales by state, dealership financial trends, new and used vehicle sales departments, service and parts departments, body shop department, advertising expenditures, and employment. Full report is available free online.

FTR Transportation Intelligence
North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook
https://www.ftrintel.com/

Online subscription research service provides in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the forecast outlook for commercial trucks and trailers, with retail sales segments covered in the monthly reports including medium (Classes 4 - 5 and Classes 6 - 7) and heavy (Class 8) duty trucks. Sample monthly report which includes retail sales and inventory data is available free online with registration.

ACT Research
Publications available from this organization include:

Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest
https://www.actresearch.net/
Monthly report provides an analysis of transportation trends and the commercial vehicle market, with data provided including forecast retail sales by gross vehicle weight rating (e.g., Classes 5 - 7 trucks, Class 8 tractors, and Class 8 trucks) and geographic region (e.g., U.S., Canada) on a quarterly basis for the current year and the following year. Sample report with forecast tables is available free online.

State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3 - 8 Used Trucks
https://www.actresearch.net/
Monthly publication provides auction, retail, and wholesale sales data for used commercial trucks by gross vehicle weight rating (Classes 3 - 5, Classes 6 - 7, and Class 8), with current month and year- to-date statistics provided for each of these GVWR categories including unit and dollar sales volume, average selling price, average miles, and average age. Free sample report is available upon request.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Truck Dealers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "423110" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Truck Dealers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "423110" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

IBISWorld Research Reports
Industry Financial Ratios
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

National Automobile Dealers Association
NADA Dealership Workforce Study
https://www.nada.org/

Annual survey provides compensation data for personnel employed by medium and heavy duty truck dealerships on an overall national basis and by unit volume sold (e.g., greater or less than 155 units), with job positions covered in the survey including general manager/operator, sales manager, service manager, service advisor, service technician, parts manager, parts consultant, and sales consultant.

PayScale, Inc.
Heavy Duty Truck Dealers
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions in this sector such as sales coordinator, sales representative, service manager, service advisor, diesel technician, parts manager, and parts counterman, with dealers for which data is available including Transwest Trucks, Inc., Rush Enterprises, Inc., MHC Kenworth, LLC, Truck Centers, Inc., and Peach State Freightliner.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData

Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet MergerStat for private company sales transaction data by SIC Code or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 5012 - Commercial Truck Dealers and Distributors

– NAICS Code 423110 - Commercial Truck Dealers and Distributors

Establishments included in these codes

Commercial truck dealers - establishments that sell new and used medium and heavy-duty trucks directly to commercial businesses, fleet operators, and leasing companies. They typically offer a wide range of vehicles from multiple manufacturers and provide financing and after-sales support such as repair and maintenance services.

Used commercial truck dealers - establishments that specialize in the sale of pre-owned medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. They may sell vehicles from a variety of manufacturers and often offer a range of financing options to their customers. They may also provide repair and maintenance services for the vehicles that they sell.

Commercial truck distributors - establishments that distribute medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks to other dealerships, commercial businesses, leasing companies, and fleet operators. They generally operate at a regional or national level and are responsible for sourcing, marketing, and delivering vehicles to their customers.

Truck auctions - establishments that hold auctions specifically for medium and heavy-duty trucks. They typically acquire these vehicles from fleet operators, manufacturers, leasing companies, and other sources and then sell them to the highest bidder. Truck auctions may also offer financing and other services to their customers.

Online commercial truck marketplaces - establishments that allow fleet operators and commercial businesses to buy and sell medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles online. They may offer a wide range of vehicles from multiple manufacturers and provide tools to help buyers and sellers connect and complete transactions.

Sample transaction data reports that include valuation multiples are available free online.

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Related Industries:
Commercial Truck Manufacturers
Truck Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors
Truck Engine and Parts Distributors
Trailer Manufacturers and Distributors

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