FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls in December
FTR says the drop was mostly due to higher capital cost and a deterioration in freight rates, a trend that could stretch into 2024.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves slightly in November
Still in the negatives, the slight raise comes largely due to lower fuel costs.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves
FTR’s outlook is for gradual improvement, but TCI readings are forecast to remain negative through 2024.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves, but market remains tough for carriers
The outlook is for consistently negative readings for the TCI in 2024.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index remains strong
After easing modestly but steadily since April’s record level, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) in August rose slightly to a reading of 11.63. Freight volume and capacity utilization were not quite as favorable for carriers in August as they were in July, but more robust freight rates resulted in stronger overall market conditions. FTR says
Forecast remains strong for FTR Trucking Conditions Index
FTR reports that its Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for June was strong, although it declined to 12.61 from a reading of 15.72 in May. The easing in June primarily reflected slightly weaker freight volume and somewhat less robust freight rates, FTR says. Partially offsetting those factors was slightly stronger capacity utilization. Overall, market conditions for carriers
FTR Trucking Conditions Index strong in May
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for May, as reported in the July issue of the Trucking Update, eased slightly from the April record reading (16.82) to a still-robust 15.72. The TCI tracks the changes representing five major conditions in the U.S. truck market: freight volumes, freight rates, fleet capacity, fuel price and financing. Stronger freight rates
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves in June, but still negative
FTR’s revised Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) showed a significant improvement in June but remained in slightly negative territory at a reading of -0.82.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index weakens in May
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell back nearly two points in May to a new reading of -2.3.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves slightly in April
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rebounded marginally in April to a -0.64 reading. Conditions improved slightly from the previous month, but TCI remains in negative territory.
