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title: How do Class 8 orders compare to build levels?
description: Orders are typically slightly ahead of builds as OEMs manage orders based on what they feel capable of producing.
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# [How do Class 8 orders compare to build levels?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/class-8-orders-jan-22)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Jan 25, 2022 3:46:00 PM

Don Ake compares heavy truck orders and build levels and analyses the disparities.

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our January State of Freight - 2022 Transportation Market Update webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- Orders are typically slightly ahead of builds as OEMs manage orders based on what they feel capable of producing.
- July's high amount of orders was balanced by November's low amount.

 

[View full post](https://ask.ftrintel.com/class-8-orders-jan-22)

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