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Next recession could hit as early as late 2016, say analysts
FTR Associates’ “state of freight” seminar/Q&A reflected readers’ recent suggestions that owner-operators ought to start the belt-tightening now to prepare for a cyclical economic downturn — starting as early as late 2016.
July 9, 2015
Business
FTR, Internet Truckstop to forecast spot market activity
FTR and Internet Truckstop announced a new strategic industry partnership to offer market analysis and specificity for both contract and spot freight segments by region and by trailer type.
September 10, 2014
Business
FTR: Class 8 orders weak in July
FTR Associates on Thursday, Aug. 2, released preliminary data showing July Class 8 truck net orders at 12,568 units, the lowest month for orders since August 2010.
August 3, 2012
Business
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in May
FTR Associates on Monday, July 9, announced that its Trucking Conditions Index for May fell nearly 4 points from April.
July 10, 2012
Business
Class 8 orders continue to fall
FTR Associates released data showing April Class 8 truck total net orders at 16,877 units, the lowest number since September 2010.
May 7, 2012
Business
LogBook
Hours comment deadline extended, lawmakers protest cross-border plan, bill would allow truck safety tax credit, FMCSA issues CDL amendments and other industry news items are featured.
June 2, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Is it recovery yet?
It’s hard some weeks to stack up the economic reports and figure if things are getting better or worse. This week was no exception.
February 5, 2010
Overdrive Extra
A creeping, sputtering recovery
It appears that trucking and the economy will be slouching toward health and stability during 2010. Here are forecasts from three sources.
December 29, 2009
Business
FTR: Truck orders likely to fall
Heavy truck demand for 2010 is likely to slow after 2007 engine inventory is exhausted.
December 8, 2009
Business
Analyst forecasts trucking recovery in 2010
The trucking industry will begin to recover in the second half of 2010 and accelerate strongly into 2011.
November 20, 2009
Business
Trucking index up in October
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index for October increased for the third consecutive month.
November 18, 2009
Business
LogBook
Freight stabilization is a reflection of the recession coming to an end, analysts said.
September 1, 2009
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