Articles Tagged with ''FTR''

Pandemic uncertainty and pent-up demand combine to squeeze available space on trucks, planes, and ships.

IATA data show nearly 23% year-over-year decline in global capacity, 15% drop in volume; separately, FTR’s U.S. shippers conditions index rose sharply in February.

Between softening demand, higher operating costs, and a stubborn shortage of qualified drivers, 2020 promises plenty of challenges for fleets. At least in the first half of the year.

Current freight cycle to bottom out in the first half of 2020, with modest industry growth ahead, speakers at transportation industry conference advise.

FTR, ACT reports predict mediocre business environment in wake of Celadon and Roadrunner disarray.

Trailer orders rose in October, but trucking conditions stay in negative territory for now, ACT and FTR say.