Global Truck Production Reports
PSR Truck Production Index is a proprietary global truck production report by region that’s prepared by analysts at Power Systems Research. There are two editions of the TPI Index report: A Global Edition and a specialized South America edition that provides additional data and analysis on the South America market, especially Brazil, Argentina and Columbia.
The TPI indices are based upon truck production in 2012 and are pulled from data contained in the PSR CV Link™ commercial vehicle database. The PSR-TPI reports are produced quarterly and measure production across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.
What Is Included In the PSR TPI Report?
The report covers light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles by weight class, including class 3-8 trucks and bus chassis. PSR’s analysis includes current and long-term trends as well as forecasts of future commercial vehicle demand by region.
2019-07-25
Q2 2019 Truck Production Index climbs 13.2%
ST. PAUL, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 106 to 120, or 13.2%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2019, from Q1 2019. The year-over-year (Q2 2018 to Q2 2019) loss for the PSR-TPI was, 122 to 120, or 1.6%.
Read More›2019-04-01
Q1 2019 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) falls 5.2%
The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 115 to 109, or 5.2%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, from the fourth quarter of 2018. The year-over-year (Q1 2018 to Q1 2019) change for the PSR-TPI was basically flat, moving from 110 to 109, or .91%.
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.
Read More›2019-01-01
Q4 2018 PSR Truck Production Index (TPI) Up 3.5%
ST. PAUL, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 115 to 118, or 2.6%, for the three-month period ended Dec. 31, 2018, from Q3 2018. The year-over-year (Q4 2017 to Q4 2018) gain for the PSR-TPI was 3.5%, climbing 4 points from 114 to 118.
Read More›2018-10-01
Q3 2018 Power Systems Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) Slips 9.7%
St. Paul, MN— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) dropped from 124 to 112, or 9.7%, for the three-month period ended Sept. 30, 2018, from Q2 2018. The year-over-year (Q3 2017 to Q3 2018) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 110 to 112, or 1.8%.
Read More›2018-07-02
Q2 2018 PSR Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) climbs 12.4%
St. Paul, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 113 to 127, or 12.4%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2018, from the Q1 2018. The year-over-year (Q2 2017 to Q2 2018) gain for the PSR-TPI was 124 to 127, or 2.4%.
Read More›2018-04-02
Q1 2018 Truck Production Index Drops 6.1%
The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 114 to 107, or 6.1%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, from Q4 2017. The year-over-year (Q1 2017 to Q1 2018) loss for the PSR-TPI was one point (108 to 107), or .93%.
Read More›2018-01-12
Q4 2017 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) Climbs 8.6%
The outlook for global truck production in the class 4-8 looks very promising for 2018 as it continues a strong growth pattern established in 2017. Even previously struggling countries such as Russia, Brazil and Turkey saw very positive signs in 2017 and are looking for continued growth this year. North America and Europe also are expected to have a good year in 2018.
Read More›2017-10-11
Q3 2017 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) drops 9.5%
St. Paul, MN (October 12, 2017)— The Power Systems Research global Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) deceased from 116 to 105, or -9.5%, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2017, from Q2 2017. However, the year-over-year (Q3 2016 to Q3 2017) gain for the PSR-TPI was 101 to 105, or 3.9%.
Overall, the global commercial truck industry is stronger than it has been in a number of years and is expected to continue to be strong moving into 2018. While there are still concerns about regional economies such as South America and Greater China, the global economies continue to improve.
Read More›2017-07-14
Truck Production Climbs in 2Q 2017
ST. PAUL, MN (JULY 14, 2017)—The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 100 to 114, or 14%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2017, from Q1 2017. The year-over-year (Q2 2016 to Q2 2017) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 111 to 114, or 2.7%.
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