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
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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.
FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders for March Plummet
FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders for March Plummet to 7,400 Units with Large Cancellations Bloomington, IN., – (Trailer … Read more
Trailer Orders Impacted by COVID-19 Virus
FTR reports that trailer orders for February felt the impact of the COVID-19 virus, sliding to the lowest monthly since the 2009 recession.
Trailer Orders for December
FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August at 16,500 units. Trailer orders for 2019 totaled 203,000 units.
FTR Reports November North American Class 8 Orders
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for November at a disappointing 17,300 units, down 21% from October.
FTR Reports September Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for September was the lowest reading since May, reflecting a relatively weak environment for carriers.
October Trailer Orders Meet Expectations
FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for October were in line with expectations at 31,800 units, up 71% from September.
FTR Transportation Conference 2019
The FTR Transportation Conference 2019 takes place September 10 – 12. This transportation forecasting event is hosted by FTR.