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Strong market conditions continue to work in favor of motor carriers, reports FTR
November 14, 2014
Strong market trends continue to favor the trucking sector, which is a theme that has been intact for several months, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
Difficult market factors remain in effect for shippers, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index
October 28, 2014
Key market metrics in the form of capacity and rates appear to be continuing to work against shippers, according to the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
Upper hand remains intact for carriers, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index
October 9, 2014
Freight transportation forecasting firm FTR reported this week that based on the most recent reading of its Truckload Conditions Index (TCI), trucking market conditions continue to reflect the ongoing theme of tight capacity.
FTR and Internet Truckstop team up for “big data” approach to spot market and regional trucking data
September 12, 2014
FTR and Internet Truckstop said that this alliance will provide shippers and carriers with myriad benefits, including market analysis and specificity for contract and spot freight segments by region and trailer type.
Futher capacity tightness and rate hikes remain in the cards for the truckload market, says FTR
September 8, 2014
Market conditions continue to favor trucking carriers, due in large part to tight capacity, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
FTR reports slight improvement in shipper conditions but capacity tightness still an issue
August 20, 2014
FTR says both spot rates and contract rates are heading up in a full capacity environment and with the fall shipping season rapidly approaching, it explained conditions for shippers could further deteriorate.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index points to carriers gaining increased traction in market
August 15, 2014
On the heels of slight decreases over the prior two months, the trucking market displayed some positive momentum, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index remains in a holding pattern
July 29, 2014
For May, which is the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI is -7.5, following April’s -7.5. FTR said this reading represents a still-tight capacity environment, as utilization rates hover between 98 percent and 99 percent.
Trucking conditions see slight moderation, according to FTR data
July 14, 2014
While overall market conditions are not dire, there is a confluence of factors working together that need to be monitored in the trucking sector, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
Banging the drum for economic improvement
June 23, 2014
With the economy ostensibly in a state of perpetual flux, at least since 2007 anyhow, we have seen many lows and some high points along the way and in between.
FTR’s Shipper Conditions Index shows slight improvement as capacity remains tight
June 19, 2014
While over-the-road capacity availability remains tight, the outlook is not quite as dire as it was earlier this year. That was a major theme in the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) released this week by freight transportation consultancy FTR.
Market conditions continue to favor motor carriers, according to FTR data
June 10, 2014
Strong industry fundamentals for the trucking sector appear to be intact, based on the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) recently issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR.
