Business Management Shippers’ conditions bounced in April from record lows June 23, 2021 U.S. shippers saw conditions improve in April from the worst conditions on record, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The April reading of -11.9 was still heavily into negative…
Business Management Shippers facing toughest conditions of pandemic April 20, 2021 Shippers in the U.S. faced their toughest conditions of the pandemic in February, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index dropped two points from January to -11.8, due…
Health & Safety Let’s focus on what matters most January 4, 2021 It was a fun year, wasn’t it? Who would have thought that in 2020 we would be using the roadside as a bathroom, and that a shower may be performed…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years October 22, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers faced their toughest conditions in two years in August, according to FTR’s latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index fell into negative territory with a…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers enjoyed most favorable conditions ever in April July 2, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) soared to an unprecedented 41.3 reading in April, reflecting the best ever conditions for shippers. A positive reading is favorable for…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers saw best conditions ever in March May 29, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers enjoyed favorable market conditions in March, with an FTR Shippers Conditions Index reading of 19.7 – more than double February’s reading. (Chart: FTR) That reflected…
Business Management STA urges fair treatment of drivers during Covid-19 crisis April 1, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) released a statement today calling for the fair treatment of truck drivers during the Covid-19 crisis. As drivers frantically continue to transport…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers continue to see favorable conditions January 21, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in November, with the FTR Shippers Conditions Index reading a positive 7.0 on the heels of three straight months at 6.4. All…
Business Management Shippers continue to enjoy favorable conditions: FTR November 21, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions in the U.S. continued to favor shippers in September. FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index remained in positive territory at a 6.4 reading. While fuel pricing rose, freight…
Business Management What shippers want October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Communication, and real-time freight visibility are two priorities for shippers when selecting carriers to haul their freight. These expectations are increasing, especially in an environment where…
Transportation Shipper conditions remained positive in July October 1, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers cooled in July to a still-positive 4.3 reading, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index. The index pulled back from a reading of 8.8…
Transportation Shipper conditions deteriorated in April June 24, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers took a step back in April, due to stronger rail rates and higher fuel prices, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index. However, FTR…
Transportation Conditions for shippers continue to improve May 23, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in March, reflecting a continued easing of truckload and intermodal rates, according to FTR. The industry forecaster says the outlook is for…
Business Management Shippers Conditions Index reflects balanced freight market March 27, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reflected a balanced freight market, FTR reported. The 1.4 reading was slightly lower than December’s 1.8, but remained in positive territory…
Business Management Conditions improving for shippers: FTR January 25, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers continued to improve in November, with softening rates and lower fuel prices. November marked the first positive reading to the FTR Shippers Condition Index…
