ACT Research projects that a new Class 8 truck could cost approximately $238,000 in 2026 when 25 percent tariffs and federal taxes are combined, up from a current average of $170,000, according to Commercial Carrier Journal and Transport Topics. Nearly 50 percent of Class 8 trucks sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, and S&P Global Mobility estimates the tariff impact could reduce demand by as much as 17 percent.
Operator takeaway
If you have a heavy equipment purchase pending, get quotes now. Volvo and Mack have already announced May price increases, and every month of delay compounds the tariff impact on your landed cost.