Fuel Price Increases Threaten Trucking Conditions Index
The outlook is mildly positive in the near term, but ongoing fuel price increases and other factors could result in further negative readings.
May Trailer Orders Similar to April
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for May were similar to April activity at 18,300 units, -3% m/m and +80% y/y.
Trailer Orders Fall in April
FTR reports trailer orders fell back substantially in April to 16,800 units. Trailer orders for the past twelve months have totaled 252,000 units.
Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) improved slightly in February ahead of a plunge in March.
FTR Reports March Class 8 Orders
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for March stayed within the tight range of the past several months.
Trailer Orders Driven by Tremendous Demand & Supply Chain Crisis
There is tremendous demand for new trailers and the supply chain crisis has created a severe shortage.
Supply Chain Shortages Still Impacting Trailer Build Rates
FTR reports that the industry is in a tight holding pattern, as supply chain shortages continue to prevent trailer build rates from rising.
FTR Reports Trailer Orders for October 2021
FTR Reports that trailer orders for October fell to 16,800 units as OEMs remain cautious about overbooking.
Large Fleets Drive Trailer Orders in September
FTR reports final trailer orders improved in September to 28,300 units only because a few large fleets sent in requirements for 2022.
FTR Virtual Conference Series
In place of the canceled in-person Transportation Conference, FTR is planning a no-cost, open Conference Virtual Series for the week of Sep13.
North American Class 8 Orders Rise 51% in August 2021
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August rose 51% from July to 39,400 units.
2021 FTR Transportation Conference Cancelled
Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, FTR has made the difficult decision to cancel their 2021 FTR Transportation Conference.
Trailer Orders Weak in May
FTR reports that trailer orders sank in May to 9,500 units, 42% below April. Y/Y comparisons were still up 112% versus COVID-impacted 2020.
Class 8 Net Orders Slow in May
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders slowed in May to 23,600 units.
FTR Transportation Conference 2021
FTR Transportation Conference 2021 will be held in Indianapolis. This year’s event will feature content tracks geared to your needs
Trailer Orders Remain Solid
FTR reports that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders remained vibrant for the fourth consecutive month, totaling 41,700 units in December.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index Falls in August
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for August fell further into negative territory to a reading of -1.79.
Class 8 Orders Surge in September
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders surged in September to the highest total since October 2018, hitting 32,000 units.
Trailer Orders for May
FTR reports final net trailer orders for May 2020 came in at 4,300 Units. All segments except flatbeds and specialty experienced order increases.
April Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Sink
FTR reports preliminary net trailer orders for April sunk to the lowest level in the modern era (since 1990) coming in at just 300 units.
Truck Load Data Added to COVID-19 Impact Heatmap
The FTR COVID-19 Impact Heatmap now reflects state level truck load data for four trucking equipment types, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized.