FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for January fell to -2.56, reversing December’s +2.67 reading. Higher diesel prices, weak freight rates and low freight volume contributed to the decline. The only positive factor was cost of capital, while...
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March 17, 2025, 07:01 AM
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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for December fell to -1.8, only the second negative reading for the measure since August 2023. The November SCI reading had been +2.3. Sharply stronger freight volume and capacity utilization in December were a hit to...
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March 07, 2025, 07:00 AM
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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improved by a point in November to a reading of 2.3, indicating a modestly favorable market for shippers. Lower fuel costs and marginal loosening of capacity resulted in better market conditions in November, offsetting...
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January 28, 2025, 06:52 AM
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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index declined in October to 1.3 from a 4.6 reading in September. Market conditions for shippers were not as favorable due to firmer fuel costs and tighter capacity. SCI readings might stay positive in the near term, but FTR...
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December 23, 2024, 06:40 AM
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