A lot has happened in the economy since our mid-year review six months ago. The international economy has weakened with

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for August at a 6.4 reading reflects a still-positive rate outlook.  The August SCI improved

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for July improved slightly to a just above neutral reading of 0.28.  Lower diesel prices offset

FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for July at 9,000 units, up 61% from dismal June numbers but 68% below July

As shippers and carriers are looking to understand the rail carload sector for the balance of 2019, FTR has scheduled

FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for June at 5,500 units, down 53% month-over-month and 70% year-over-year. Orders fell to the

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell back nearly two points in May to a new reading of -2.3.  The TCI has

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for June at 13,000 units, up 24% from May, but continuing to