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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.
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.
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.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows solid sequential improvement, while still in negative territory
November 27, 2023
The TCI reading, at -8.97, was an improvement compared to August’s -12.54 reading (its lowest reading going back to November 2022).
Higher diesel prices and weaker freight volume drive down FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index
October 20, 2023
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading was -12.54, well below July's -5.34 reading and June's -6.29 reading.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index sees sequential improvements
September 26, 2023
For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading was -5.34, faring better than June’s -6.29, the lowest TCI reading going back to November 2022.
FTR’s June Trucking Conditions Index turns in lowest reading since November 2022
August 25, 2023
For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at-6.29, losing ground from May’s -3.75 reading.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows modest improvement while long-term issues remain intact
June 23, 2023
For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI eked out a two-point increase, to -3.88, faring better than March’s -5.83.
Market conditions push down FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index
May 22, 2023
FTR officials said that the March reading is a byproduct of what it described as persistent unfavorable conditions for carriers. And they pointed to lower fuel costs and slightly stronger utilization that partially offset a more negative rate environment, with spot markets continuing to deteriorate.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index feels effects of declining rates and volumes
April 24, 2023
For February, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI fell to -5.17, below January’s -1.71 reading. This was preceded by December’s -6.1 and November’s -7.94. That was preceded by October’s -11.25, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index shows solid sequential improvement, to start 2023
March 20, 2023
For January, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at -1.71, a significant improvement over December’s -6.1 and November’s -7.94. That was preceded by October’s -11.25, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows gains but remains negative to end 2022
February 17, 2023
For December, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -6.1, faring better than November’s -7.94, which followed October’s -11.25, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves but remains firmly in negative territory
January 16, 2023
For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -7.94, following October’s -11.25 reading, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls again while showing some improvement
October 24, 2022
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading was -0.25, marking an improvement over July and June, which came in at -0.7 and -3.36, respectively, with the improvements “almost exclusively” coming from decreasing diesel prices, said FTR.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index falls for third consecutive month
September 23, 2022
For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at -0.7, faring better than June’s -3.36 reading, with the improvement coming from falling diesel prices, said FTR.