Trucking Conditions Index

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.

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.

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.

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.

The TCI reading, at -8.97, was an improvement compared to August’s -12.54 reading (its lowest reading going back to November 2022).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.