FTR Transportation IntelligenceCompany DetailsContacthttps://www.ftrintel.com/Articles & NewsHome3PLs in the Crosshairs: Trends and Trade Barriers in Cross-Border Freight3PLs actively addressing compliance complexities, investigating the use case of digital tools and keeping abreast of the geopolitical uncertainties across borders can turn obstacles into opportunities.Supply Chain VisibilityPost-Election Outlook for Supply ChainSupply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.Fleet ManagementTrucking Conditions Index Reflects More Balanced MarketFTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October improved to 0.49 from -2.47 in September, indicating improved conditions for carriers.Fleet ManagementTrucking Conditions Decline in September with a Brighter OutlookFTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declined in September to -2.47 from -1.39 in August as weakness in the principal freight dynamics – freight rates, utilization, and volume – offset lower fuel costs and slightly less unfavorable financing costs.Fleet ManagementFuel Price Decline Leads to Improved Trucking Conditions: StudyA return to consistent decreases in fuel prices was the biggest factor in better market conditions for carriers in August, although all factors improved at least minimally.HomeHow Cold Chain Navigates the Unpredictable While Innovating for the FutureMost experts project 2025 to be much like how it was in 2024—navigating the unpredictable while innovating for the future. Here's why.Multimedia & LearningWebinarsSCN Summit: State of the Supply ChainJune 4, 2024ViewRegister now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.Products & Press ReleasesHomeFebruary Likely The Last Positive Month For FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Until 2021Sharp declines in freight volumes, utilization, and rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the worst overall trucking conditions on record during the second quarter of this year.Request More InformationFill out the form below to request more information about FTR Transportation Intelligence
