MLA provides economic and transportation forecasts, equipment
demand forecasts, vehicle population change forecasts and aftermarket demand
forecasts. MLA also offers a broad array of research and investigative tools,
including advanced statistical and modeling techniques.
Our expertise in the trucking industry, as well as our extensive
independent research, has provided MLA with a thorough understanding of those
factors affecting transportation market changes.
MLA's clients include major vehicle manufacturers, component
suppliers, carrier associations supporting the trucking industry, and
regulatory agencies.
Founded in 1985, Martin Labbe Associates is a transportation information
consulting firm specializing in forecasts for new and used vehicle sales and
aftermarket parts demand.
Additionally, MLA provides a number of support services for transportation
equipment and component manufacturers including:
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Market research, design, development, and execution
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Economic forecasts, industry sales and production analysis
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Customized company product demand forecasting models
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New product development studies
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Quality and customer satisfaction tracking studies
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Due diligence support for acquisitions/divestitures
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Litigation support services utilizing market demand patterns
In support of these services, MLA maintains detailed databases on production and
sales of transportation equipment. Several large scale databases of vehicle use
are maintained to support distribution planning and tactical marketing for new
equipment and the parts aftermarket manufacturers including: