GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most American Truck

The most American truck based on the 2020 American-Made Index was the Ford F-150, which ranked highest in domestic-parts content and U.S. assembly.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the dominance of American trucks in the automotive industry with a focus on key statistics and insights. From the perennial top-selling Ford F-Series to the impact of pickup trucks on new vehicle sales, we uncover the fascinating trends shaping the truck market in the United States. Join us on a data-driven journey through the world of American trucks.

Statistic 1

"As of 2021, Ford F-Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the United States for 39 consecutive years."

Statistic 2

"In 2020, 787,422 Ford F-Series vehicles were sold in the United States."

Statistic 3

"Chevrolet Silverado was the second bestselling truck in America in 2020, with 586,675 units sold."

Statistic 4

"Ram pickup trucks were the third bestselling in the United States in 2020, with sales of 563,676 units."

Statistic 5

"Ford Motor Company has manufactured over 35 million trucks in the United States since 1917."

Statistic 6

"As of 2021, GMC Sierra is ranked sixth among the top-selling American trucks."

Statistic 7

"In 2018, pickup trucks accounted for 16.4% of new vehicle sales in the United States."

Statistic 8

"In 2017, there were around 15.5 million light trucks in operation in the United States."

Statistic 9

"Toyota Tacoma is the bestselling midsize truck in America as of 2021."

Statistic 10

"The Ford F-series pickup is the most popular vehicle in more than half of the counties in the United States."

Statistic 11

"Over 686,000 heavy trucks were sold in the United States in 2019."

Statistic 12

"The Ford F-150 is the most popular truck in 32 states in 2021."

Statistic 13

"In 2020, approximately 1.3 million pickup trucks were produced in the United States."

Statistic 14

"According to a 2020 study, the American-made vehicle index rated the Ford F-150 as the fourth most American-made truck."

Statistic 15

"The GMC Canyon is the fifth most American made truck in 2020."

Statistic 16

"In the last quarter of 2020, pickups accounted for 18.9% of all automotive sales in the United States."

Statistic 17

"In 2019, the total operating revenue of U.S. truck transportation was approximately $279 billion."

Overall, the statistics reveal a strong dominance of Ford trucks in the American market, particularly exemplified by the longstanding popularity of the Ford F-Series. The consistent high sales figures of Ford trucks underscore their enduring appeal and reliability to consumers. Additionally, the data highlights the significant role of pickup trucks within the American automotive industry, with a sizable proportion of new vehicle sales attributed to this vehicle category. The diversity of truck models, from midsize to heavy trucks, further showcases the varied preferences of consumers within the truck market.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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