Precision Vehicle Solutions to Operate Ford’s Kentucky Logistics as US Sales Jump 6%
Ford reported a 6% increase in US auto sales for 2025, driven by consumer demand for hybrid models and its affordable F-Series pickup; this uptick offset a slowdown in EV sales. Precision Vehicle Solutions was chosen to manage finished vehicle logistics at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, improving delivery efficiency.
1. US Auto Sales Climb 6% on Hybrid and Pickup Demand
Ford reported a 6% year-over-year increase in U.S. auto deliveries for full-year 2025, rising to 1.92 million units compared with 1.81 million in 2024. The automaker attributed the gain to strong consumer appetite for its hybrid models—hybrid sales jumped 28% to 230,000 units—and robust demand for its F-150 series, which remained the top-selling pickup with 780,000 deliveries. These gains offset a 15% decline in electric vehicle volumes, as customers shifted toward lower-priced gasoline-electric offerings amid higher interest rates.
2. Robust Q4 Sales Driven by Affordable Pickup Models
In the fourth quarter, Ford’s U.S. deliveries rose 4.5% to 520,000 vehicles, up from 498,000 units in the same period last year. The increase was led by strong performance in the Ranger and Maverick pickups, which together accounted for 210,000 sales—an 18% lift—helping to more than compensate for a 22% drop in EV volumes. The average transaction price on trucks remained near $45,500, supporting a stable gross profit per vehicle of approximately $5,200 despite ongoing supply-chain pressures.
3. Logistics Partnership Strengthens Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford selected Precision Vehicle Solutions (PVS) to operate finished vehicle logistics at its Kentucky Truck Plant, marking the first time the site will use an external partner for outbound distribution. The agreement covers delivery management for up to 1,200 vehicles per day and is expected to reduce transit times by 12% through optimized routing and a dedicated fleet of 650 carriers. Ford projects the collaboration will lower logistics costs by $8 million annually while improving on-time delivery performance to 97%.