Intermodal movements reaching new heights August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Intermodal transport is becoming a bigger part of the transportation market in the U.S. and one analysts sees thing progressing in favour of intermodal traffic.
Shippers’ Condition Index Holds Steady in March August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - Still a dark outlook for shippers, says FTR.
Mid-Year Class 8 Build Increases Now Questionable, says FTR August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - March's dismal Class 8 net orders has FTR questioning whether a large uptick is on the way.
Class 8 Orders: Second Lowest Month Since August 2010 August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - Although Class 8 truck net orders are up from July, August's numbers rank as the second lowest order month since August 2010.
March Class 8 Orders Drop, Next Few Months ‘Critical’ August 1, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, IN - Preliminary numbers on March class 8 orders are showing a 4 percent drop from February, FTR Associates reported today.
Trucking Conditions to Improve, But Keep an Eye on Economy August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - Trucking conditions index improves in August, reported FTR, adding that it looks good going into 2013, but it's still imperative to keep an eye on the economy.
Shippers Condition Index Begins to Drop August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN - Costs and rates will begin to move up if the U.S. economy continues to sustain a relatively healthy freight market as new regulations take hold, according to FTR Associates.
Shippers Index Neutral, Slow Growth in Freight Demand August 1, 2014 Nashville, IN - Weak economic growth is leading to very slow growth in freight demand, says FTR. Carriers are staying disciplined.
Americans are Building; Flat Beds, Vans On the Move August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, IN. - Industrial production may not be growing at the rate we want, but it's still growing, says FTR.