Latest posts about FTR
Page 1 of 18 pages.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index weakens, due to fuel price gains
April 12, 2024
For February, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in a -5.31, down from January’s -1.41, which was ahead of December’s -4.3.
Preliminary March North America Class 8 net orders see declines
April 4, 2024
FTR reported that preliminary March net orders, at 18,200 units, were down 34% compared to February and off 4% annually. ACT reported that March preliminary North America Class 8 orders, at 17,300 units, were off 10,400 units, or roughly 40%, compared to February, and off 8.7% annually.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index takes a step back but remains positive
March 29, 2024
For January, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at 3.3, marking a 3% decline December’s 6.4 reading and also below November’s 6.3. October had topped September's 4.3 by 2%, with FTR saying at the time reflected the most favorable market conditions for shippers since June 2023.
Progress is made in FTR Trucking Conditions Index but growth rate remains negative
March 18, 2024
The new edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), which was recently issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR, saw some signs of improvement but again remaining short of growth.
Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders see annual increases in February
March 5, 2024
FTR reported that preliminary February net orders, at 25,700 units, were down 9% compared to January and headed up 11% annually. ACT reported that February preliminary North American Class 8 net orders, at 27,700 units, saw a 600-unit gain over January, while posting a 16% annual increase.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index holds steady, with potential market shifts coming
February 29, 2024
For December, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI was essentially flat, coming in at 6.4, edging out November’s 6.3 reading. October had topped October’s 4.3 by 2%, with FTR saying at the time reflected the most favorable market conditions for shippers since June 2023.
FTR’s Vise examines current freight economy conditions at SMC3
February 7, 2024
The state of the freight economy was a key theme at the SMC3 JumpStart 2024 conference held in Atlanta late last month. Avery Vise, vice president of trucking, for freight transportation consultancy FTR, offered up his views on the freight economy, at the moment, and where things could be headed.
Preliminary January North American Class 8 truck net orders see annual gains
February 5, 2024
FTR reported that preliminary January net orders, at 26,400 units, snapped a three-month stretch of sequential declines, with a 2% gain over December, while posting a 35% annual increase. ACT reported that January preliminary North American Class 8 orders, at 27,000 units, rose by 600 units compared to December and climbed up 45% annually.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index hits highest level since June
January 29, 2024
For November, the most recent week for which data is available, the SCI headed up to 6.3, topping October’s reading by 2%.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows growth while overall forecast remains negative
January 22, 2024
For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading, at -1.35, marked an improvement compared to November and October’s respective -6.07 and -8.97 readings.
Are we out of the inventory woods yet?
January 19, 2024
It is fair to say that the topic of inventory management has always had a permanent seat at the table, so to speak, when it comes to mapping out logistics and supply chain planning and operations processes. That theme became especially heightened, as we all well know, during the height of the pandemic nearly four years ago.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index posts solid growth
January 12, 2024
For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at 4.3.
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders see December declines
January 4, 2024
FTR reported that December preliminary orders, at 26,620 units, trailed November by 26% and were off 6% annually. CT reported that that preliminary North American Class 8 December orders, at 26,500 units, were off by 15,000 units compared to November.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index shows further signs of improvement
December 22, 2023
For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading, at -6.07 saw improvement compared to September’s -8.97. That was preceded by August’s -12.54 reading (its lowest reading going back to November 2022), which was preceded by July’s -5.34 reading and June’s -6.29 reading.
Preliminary North American Class 8 orders see gains
December 6, 2023
FTR reported that November preliminary orders, at 36,750 units, were up 32% compared to October and up 2% annually. CT reported that that preliminary North American Class 8 November orders, at 41,700 units, were up by 9,000 units compared to October and above the 32,700 units recorded in November 2022.