Market data

Used Semi Truck Prices in 2026

Real reported figures from ACT Research, not a guess.

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$59,723

Avg. used Class 8 retail price, May 2026

+5.1%

Year-over-year change

What to know

Used Semi Truck Prices in 2026

Prices are reported monthly by ACT Research

ACT Research tracks and publishes average used Class 8 truck retail pricing on a monthly basis, the industry-standard reference point for this data.

Freight market conditions drive the trend

Used truck prices move with freight demand and new truck sales volume: tighter capacity and strong freight tend to push used prices up, and the reverse pushes them down.

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Like our diesel price page, this reflects the most recently sourced figure at time of writing, not a real-time feed. Check ACT Research's own releases for the latest month if you're reading this well after publication.

Deep dive

Used Semi Truck Prices in 2026: Everything You Need to Know

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ACT Research reported the average used Class 8 truck retail price at $59,723 in May 2026, up about 5.1 percent from $56,813 a year earlier, continuing an upward trend tied to freight market conditions and new truck sales volume.

The Most Recent Reported Figure

ACT Research's May 2026 data put the average used Class 8 retail price at $59,723, up roughly 5.1 percent year over year from $56,813 in May of the prior year.

What Drives the Trend Up or Down

Used truck pricing tracks freight market conditions closely: when capacity is tight and freight demand is strong, used prices tend to rise; when the market softens, used prices typically follow it down.

What This Means If You're Buying Right Now

A rising price trend means waiting for a lower price isn't a guaranteed strategy; a falling trend can mean the opposite. Check the most recent monthly data before assuming either direction will continue, and weigh timing against your actual need for a truck now.

Where This Fits Into Your Own Numbers

Whatever the current market average, your own purchase decision should run through the Semi-Truck Payment Calculator against your real expected freight revenue, not just the headline market trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

ACT Research, the industry-standard source for used Class 8 truck sales and pricing data, which publishes figures monthly.

As of the most recent reported month (May 2026), prices were up about 5.1 percent year over year, part of a broader upward trend tied to freight market conditions.

It depends on the current trend direction and your actual need for a truck. A rising trend means waiting isn't guaranteed to save money; check the latest monthly data before deciding either way.

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