FTR AssociatesFrom FTR AssociatesAll LogisticsShippers Conditions Index for January Continues to Fall Further Into Negative TerritoryFTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for January slipped an additional two points, falling to a reading of negative 7.1, reflecting deteriorating conditions for shippers in the early months of 2013. The SCI is forecast to continue to move downward as the year progresses and is expected to reach negative double-digit levels by year-end, indicating very difficult conditions for shippers.March 26, 2013All LogisticsTrucking Conditions Index Continues to Rise Into Strong Positive TerritoryFTR's Trucking Conditions Index for November as reported in the January 2013 Trucking Update rose almost two full points to a reading of 9.7. The gain was expected by FTR as conditions impacting trucking will continue to improve in anticipation of a tightened market in 2013.January 11, 2013All LogisticsAs Expected, Trucking Conditions Index Begins RiseFTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) started to rise significantly in September as expected, recording a 65-percent increase over the August index numbers to a level of 9.6, before giving back some of that gain in October, easing to a reading of 7.9.December 14, 2012All LogisticsShort-Term Losses to Trucking from 'Superstorm' Sandy Will Easily Be Recouped, Analyst SaysThe estimated loss of $140m per day that the trucking industry will sustain from down time associated with 'Superstorm' Sandy will ultimately be recouped because of resupply and rebuilding truck freight demands, according to Noel Perry, senior consultant with FTR Associates. The per-day estimate of loss revenue is based on 20 percent of the industry not moving freight because of the storm and its aftermath.November 6, 2012All LogisticsPreliminary Class 8 Orders Remain Weak for JuneFTR Associates has released preliminary data showing June Class 8 truck net orders at 16,195 units, the lowest month for orders since September 2010. Preliminary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs.July 11, 2012All LogisticsTrucking Conditions Index Declines in OctoberDecember 6, 2011All LogisticsFTR Shippers Condition Index Shows Tougher EnvironmentNovember 15, 2011All LogisticsIn Reversal, Shippers Condition Index Improves SomewhatJune 15, 2011All LogisticsIn Reversal, Shippers Condition Index Improves SomewhatJune 15, 2011All LogisticsTrucking Conditions Index Continues Upward TrendMay 6, 2011Page 1 of 2Next Page