Business Management Higher rates lead to improved trucking conditions October 13, 2021 While trucking capacity utilization and freight volumes softened in August, trucking conditions still improved thanks to higher rates, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The 11.63 reading was well…
Business Management Trucking conditions softened in June, but remain strong: FTR August 18, 2021 Trucking conditions softened slightly in June, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index, but still remained “strong” with a reading of 12.61. The index pulls together five metrics affecting the…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions were strong in August October 9, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) jumped to a 8.31 reading in August, reflecting a very favorable rate environment for trucking. August marked the second highest reading since…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions nosedived in March May 21, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions deteriorated in March, marking the start of negative Trucking Conditions Index readings that will likely lead into the worst quarter on record, FTR reports. (Chart:…
Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions expected to turn negative until 2021 April 17, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions were positive in February, but that’s likely the last time FTR will be able to say that until 2021. Sharp declines in freight volumes, utilization…
Business Management Pro carrier environment sustained through August: FTR October 15, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) dropped in August, but still reflected a very positive carrier environment. The moderation seen in August reflected some freight rate stabilization…
Business Management Trucking conditions among the best since 2004 September 24, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. are at among their strongest since early 2004, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The July reading of 14.04 reflected…
Business Management US truckers doing ‘okay’: FTR August 9, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — US trucking conditions remained lackluster in June, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index. “While not overly positive, the June TCI reading of 2.9 indicates that trucking…
Human Resources FTR index shows slow truck freight growth for January March 15, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Growth in trucking transportation fell for the month of January, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, meaning current carrier capacity can easily handle freight demand. But FTR…
Business Management Trucking to remain “relatively stable” through 2016: FTR February 18, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose two points to 10.88 in December, reflecting stable conditions for carriers. The stable operating environment reflected in the index is expected to…
Business Management US trucking conditions weaken in September: FTR November 12, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US deteriorated in September and could decline further at year end, according to FTR. The industry forecaster says the trucking environment remains in…
Business Management US trucking conditions soften, but summer rebound expected May 11, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US have softened, but are poised to rebound, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index compiled by FTR. The 7.3 reading marks softness…
Business Management FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index edges higher September 8, 2014 Has the capacity crisis arrived?
Transportation US trucking conditions improved in June: FTR August 12, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US improved in June, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index published by FTR. The reading of 7.64 indicates carriers are gaining market…
