Trucks sales jumped 62% in May

June 16, 2011
Sales of Class 4 through 8 trucks in the U.S. were up 61.9% in May compared to the same month last year, and were far ahead of April’s 31.2% gain, according to WardsAuto.com

Sales of Class 4 through 8 trucks in the U.S. were up 61.9% in May compared to the same month last year, and were far ahead of April’s 31.2% gain, according to WardsAuto.com.

Canada also recorded strong sales in May, growing 42.1% over last year’s numbers.

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