FTR Transportation Conference Keynote Speakers
FTR has announced the lineup of keynote speakers for the Annual Transportation Conference being held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Class 8 Orders Exceeding Expectations
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for July are above expectations but still running below replacement demand.
FTR Annual Transportation Conference Registration
FTR has extended the early-bird registration savings offer for their 19h Annual Transportation Conference.
Class 8 Orders Above Expectations
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for May Were Above Expectations, Rising 9% M/M to 13,600 Units … Read more
Class 8 Orders Continue to Fall
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders fell in April for the sixth time in the last seven months.
Trucking Conditions Index Impacted by Rate & Volume Weakness
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in February declined to -5.17 from January’s -1.71 reading, reflecting weaker freight rates and volume.
Shippers Conditions Index Forecast to Remain Stable
The January 2023 Shippers Conditions Index was still the strongest since May 2020. The SCI is forecast to remain stable into 2024.
Lower Fuel Prices Strengthen Shippers Condition Index
With lower fuel prices playing a significant role, the FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) jumped to 10.32 in December.
Trucking Conditions Index in December Mostly Negative
Aside from falling fuel costs, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in December was broadly negative.
Class 8 Orders Continue Decline
Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders have declined for the fourth consecutive month after reaching a record high in September 2022.
Trailer Backlog Climbs with Surge in Trailer Orders
Trailer backlog levels returned above 200,000 units as Trailer Orders hit a new monthly record of 56,949 units.
Trailer Orders Surge in October
FTR reports that U.S. trailer net orders surged in October to 44,000, rising 91% from the previous month.
Freight Environment Tougher for Shippers
The freight environment was tougher for shippers in September as capacity utilization tightened and freight volume increased.
Revised Release: Trailer Orders Increase in September
FTR has revised their previous report regarding September trailer orders. The new report indicates that September trailer orders increased 29%.
Trailer Orders Drop in September (See Revision)
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell 25% in September. Component shortages continue to hinder production.
Trailer Orders Fall in August
Labor conditions, component supply chains, and volatile raw material prices continue to prevent OEMs from committing to new trailer orders.
Class 8 Orders Double in August
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders nearly double in August to 21,400 units.
Clogged Supply Chain Impacts Class 8 Orders
OEMs could increase production by about 10% over the current rate if they could get the parts, but the supply chain remains clogged.
Continued Unfavorable Conditions Expected for Shippers
The outlook for the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) is for little change as utilization and rates are expected to remain mildly unfavorable for shippers.
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue to Impact Trailer Orders
Preliminary trailer orders fell in June because OEMs have limited build slots available due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Class 8 Orders Show Modest Increase in June
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders show a modest gain in June to 15,000 units.