Fueled by the never-ending need to bolster the bottom line, contractors now can take advantage of a host of recent developments in work trucks, from lighter frames to increasingly high-tech telematics. And with truck sales still slow in 2016, manufacturers are hoping improvements in mileage, hauling and safety features will entice construction buyers to renew their fleets in 2017.
After some lean years, there are signs of life in the work-truck market. According to the annual Fleet Purchasing Outlook survey conducted by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), an uptick in some truck sales is being driven by construction.