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FTR's Trucking Conditions Index edged higher in August to a reading of 2.3. The Trucking Conditions Index from Freight Transportation Research Associates is a compilation of factors affecting trucking companies. The August reading, which is the sixth consecutive reading in positive territory, reflects a healthy environment for trucking.
Read More →Transportation forecasting group FTR Associates reports its Trucking Condition Index, at 0.8 for July and reported in the September Trucking Update, is expected to remain in positive territory for the remainder of the year
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While the economic recovery has been showing signs of slowing, this is not cause for concern that we'll see a double dip recession, FTR Associates pointed out during a webinar Friday
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Although the U.S. economic recovery is likely on track, there are several risks out there that could negatively impact the recovery, according to FTR Associates' June North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook. Due to risks such as the impact of Europe's economic crisis, the decline in the U.S. stock market, and high unemployment numbers, FTR's forecast was somewhat conservative in this outlook
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When freight picks back up and fleets start to struggle to fill previously parked trucks, fleets will be constrained by their ability to hire and train new drivers, according to FTR Associates' Driver Supply Update for May
Read More →While current production is at strong levels, FTR Associates said most demand is being created by the onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines
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Despite a "very, very conservative" forecast for the economic recovery as a whole, an FTR Associates economist says we're facing a capacity crunch driven by a shrunken recruiting infrastructure and new government restrictions on drivers
Read More →FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing March Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 10,505 units
Read More →Demand for Class 8 vehicles in 2010 is expected to increase 3 percent over 2009, consistent with year-ago estimates by FTR Associate
Read More →Class 8 truck orders have not been this low since July 2002, according to preliminary data released by FTR Associates
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