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FTR Shippers Conditions Index for March Improves
Bloomington, IN (May 14, 2013) FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for March eased from February’s level of -9.5 reading to a current reading of -7.3, indicating a slightly improved but still negative environment for shippers.
| FTR's Trucking Conditions Index For March Continues Favorable Trend
Bloomington, IN (May 10, 2013) FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for March as reported in the May 2013 Trucking Update reflected improvement in an already favorable environment for trucking with an additional increase to a reading of 13.12. The TCI is designed to summarize a full collection of industry metrics, with a reading above zero indicating a generally positive environment for truckers. Readings above 10, as they are now, signal that volumes, prices, and margins are likely to be in a solidly favorable range for trucking companies.
| FTR Reports a Rebound in Class 8 Orders for April
Bloomington, IN (May 2, 2013) FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing April Class 8 truck net orders at 23,026, 6% above March numbers. Orders for Class 8 trucks have now been above 20,000 for five consecutive months with April orders 37% improved from a year ago. Even with the one month dip in March orders, the last three months annualize to 270,400 units. Preliminary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs.
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Product DescriptionEquipment Focus: N.A. Truck & Trailer Outlook Service
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Helping Suppliers Manage Risk in a Cyclical Market
Anyone who has been in the commercial vehicle market knows that it endures large swings in production. Knowing how to understand and manage this risk is essential for suppliers preparations. FTR doesn’t just give you the most up-to-date numbers, but also provides independent analysis to help you understand the risks and opportunities available in the market.
FTR has been forecasting demand for the commercial vehicle market since its formation over twenty years ago and is considered the premier forecasting firm for the commercial vehicle markets.
Truck & Trailer Outlook (Part of the Equipment Focus Series)
- Contains FTR’s industry leading freight forecast
- Detailed unit forecast for classes 4-8 trucks and trailers
- 5 Year Forecast with near term quarterly breakdowns
- Stay up-to-date on key trends and insights on the truck markets
- In-depth report with easy to digest analysis
This report gives you the best commercial vehicle equipment forecast in the industry. Forecasted items include Class 8 Truck, Trailer, & Medium Duty (Classes 4-7) truck. This service has expanded coverage of transportation & logistic issues, freight segmentation, commodity analysis, modal analysis, truck productivity, capacity utilization, truck unit forecasts, and much more.
Items covered in the Report:
- N.A. Class 8 Truck (Retail Sales and Production)
- N.A. Classes 4-5 & 6-7 Trucks (RS and Production)
- U.S. Trailer Factory Builds
- N.A. Freight
- Fleet and Shipper Environment
- Economic Outlook
- And Much More...
Databases
Multiple databases are included.
- All data contained within the Truck & Trailer Outlook, provided at no additional charge. Database includes both history and forecast.
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- Access to extensive graphs and tables packages (both historical and current). Graphs package in PowerPoint format. Tables package in Excel format.
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