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NewsApril 3, 2009

Truck Orders up in March

Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs totaled 8,594 units in March, up 26 percent from February, according to preliminary data released by FTR Associates

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NewsMarch 4, 2009

February Heavy Truck Orders Reach Lowest Level In Over 6 Years

Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs fell to 6,167 units in February, the lowest order rate in over six years, according to preliminary figures from transportation forecasting and analysis firm FTR Associates

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NewsFebruary 25, 2009

Freight Outlook Deteriorates Further

Calling it "the worst market in a generation," transportation forecasting firm FTR Associates released its mid-month North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook flash report this week, showing a further weakening in freight and equipment demand

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NewsFebruary 17, 2009

FTR Analysis Shows Intermodal Losing Market Share in Q4 2008

Intermodal transport lost market share against trucks in the fourth quarter of 2008, a recent analysis by FTR Associates shows.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2009

FTR: Uncertainty, Overcapacity Key Themes for 2009 Economy

In its "Recession Update" webinar for customers Friday, transportation research and forecasting firm FTR Associates painted a picture of a challenging 2009 economic environment, with many uncertainties affecting predictions for the end of this recession

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NewsJanuary 28, 2009

FTR December Numbers Show Class 8 Orders Lowest Since September 2006

Class 8 net orders for December 2008 were even softer than estimated, totaling 8,649 units, reports FTR Associates, Nashville, Tenn. in their current North American Commercial Truck and Trailers Outlook service

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NewsJanuary 6, 2009

FTR Associates Releases Preliminary Class 8 Orders for December

FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing December Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEM's at 8775 units -- the weakest monthly order activity since mid-2002

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NewsDecember 26, 2008

FTR Forecast Reflects Downward Revision

FTR Associates' latest truck market forecast registers yet another downward revision to the near term freight and truck production forecast

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NewsOctober 27, 2008

FTR Associates Lowers Forecast in Light of Weaker Economic and Freight Demand

The Oct. 24 issue of FTR Associates' North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook report reflects a significant reduction in 2009 vehicle equipment forecasts

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NewsOctober 17, 2008

FTR Conference Call: Bad News Bears

A conference call held Friday by FTR Associates offered a gloomy forecast for the economy, including a consensus that we are facing a four-quarter recession, weak freight and continuing tight credit

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