Trucking conditions improved in January: FTR

Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved this January, buoyed by stronger freight volumes and rates that helped to offset marginally weaker utilization and higher fuel costs, FTR reports. The FTR…

November trucking conditions ‘less negative’ than October

U.S. trucking conditions appeared to improve between October and November despite weakening freight rates, analysts at FTR report. But the October readings in FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index were the weakest…

Trucking conditions improved in December, says FTR

Trucking conditions improved in December thanks to factors including falling diesel prices, higher freight volumes and strong rates, according to FTR. The analysts expect trucking conditions to remain positive throughout…

Trucking conditions growing stronger: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trucking conditions were up again in September according to analysts at FTR Intelligence. Conditions showed growth of more than 3% month-over-month, despite what they called the weakest recovery on record related to efforts being made following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. FTR predicts strong demand for truck freight going forward should keep market conditions solidly positive through 2018.

Trucking conditions to improve going forward: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - FTR has released its Trucking Conditions Index for January, showing a nearly unchanged reading of 2.7 compared to December's 2.9. FTR expected January to be the low point of the year for trucking conditions as it projects an uptick in 2017 as the year progresses. Productivity and capacity are projected to take a hit as a result of the upcoming ELD mandate but FTR said that early adopters will be ahead of the curve. A big issue for the upcoming year is the longstanding driver shortage, which could cause companies to struggle to meet overall demand for new drivers. If capacity fails to meet demand, truckers would be able to raise prices, but the full impact will likely not be felt until late 2017 or into early next year.

Trucking Conditions Decline Due to HOS Delay

Nashville, IN - FTR reported a decline in October, but expect TCI to climb.