The U.S. trailer industry provided a second consecutive "upside surprise" in April 2026, as net orders increased despite historical patterns that typically favor a spring slowdown. Data from FTRand ACT Research suggest that while the market remains in a challenging environment, it is moving toward stabilization and modest improvement. April by the Numbers: According to FTR, U.S. trailer net orders rose to 19,953 units, an 11% increase month-over-month.