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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

'Subdued' May Class 8 Orders Reflect Economic Uncertainty Caused by Pandemic Lockdowns

May orders for Class 8 trucks, while up significantly from the dismal April levels, were still down nearly 40% compared to last year, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research and FTR.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2020

FTR: March TCI Previews the Industry’s Worst Quarter Ever

March’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) of -8.69 is just the start for industry, according to FTR, which predicts it will lead to the worst quarter on record.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2020

FTR: Trucking Has Likely Bottomed, Recovery Will Be Slow

Trucking conditions likely bottomed in mid-April, but a speedy recovery isn’t anticipated, according to FTR.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

April Trailer Orders Drop to Lowest Level in 30 Years

According to preliminary reports from both FTR and ACT Research, trailer orders for April have dropped to a historic low.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

FTR, ACT Research Report on Historic Class 8 Orders Drop

North American Class 8 orders took another plunge in April to an unprecedented level of 4,000 units, according to new reports from FTR and ACT Research.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

FTR, Truckstop.com Track Recovery From COVID-19 Shutdowns

A new index provides visibility on the state of the trucking market as anticipation of an economic restart grows.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

FTR: Don't Look for Positive Trucking Conditions Again Until 2021

According to FTR’s projections for its Trucking Conditions Index, a combination of drastic declines in freight volumes, utilization, and rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the worst overall trucking conditions on record during the second quarter of this year.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

FTR Updates Interactive COVID-19 Impact Heatmap

FTR’s COVID-19 Impact Heatmap has been updated to show truck load data in the spot market, providing state-level impacts on truck load volumes for four equipment types: dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

FTR: March Trailer Orders Drop to 6,500 Units

According to a recent report from FTR, preliminary trailer orders for March are still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, falling 54% from February to 6,500 units for the month.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2020

Large Cancellations Push Down Class 8 Orders in March

Class 8 truck orders plummeted in March to their lowest readings in a decade, at a level half of what it was a year ago, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT.

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