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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index shows modest growth
December 15, 2025
For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading rose to 0.3, after September’s -0.5.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index shows slight gain while remaining short of growth
December 12, 2025
For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at 0.89, marking a slight improvement over September’s 0.42 reading.
Preliminary November Class 8 truck orders see another month of declines
December 5, 2025
FTR reported that preliminary October Class 8 truck net orders, at 24,300 units, saw an 18% gain, from September to October, while falling 22% annually. ACT reported that preliminary November Class 8 net orders, at 19,700 units, fell 4.7% annually
Preliminary October Class 8 truck net orders see annual declines
November 6, 2025
FTR reported that preliminary October Class 8 truck net orders, at 24,300 units, saw an 18% gain, from September to October, while falling 22% annually. ACT reported that Preliminary Class 8 orders came in at 24,500 units in October, for a 21% annual decline,
FTR Shippers Conditions Index returns to growth
October 31, 2025
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 1.3, following a -2.0 reading in July.
New 25% truck import tariff aims to bolster U.S. manufacturing but could lead to rising costs and delayed orders for fleets
October 23, 2025
Prior to the White House’s proclamation being issued, Dan Moyer, senior analyst, commercial vehicles, at freight transportation consultancy FTR, said that this development had rattled fleets, OEMs, and suppliers coping with weak demand, rising costs, and fragile supply chains.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index shows modest gains
October 22, 2025
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading, at 0.3, marked an improvement over July’s -1.03, with FTR calling August’s reading “neutral.” The July TCI reading fared better than June’s -1,83, the lowest in 2025.
Preliminary September Class 8 truck net orders see annual declines
October 6, 2025
FTR reported that preliminary September Class 8 truck net orders, at 20,500 units, rose 60% over August and fell 41% annually. ACT reported that September preliminary North America Class 8 net orders, at 20,800 units, were off 44% annually.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index shows sequential improvement
October 3, 2025
For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -2.0, an improvement over June’s -2.6 reading.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index remains negative but heads in right direction
September 30, 2025
For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -1.03, faring better than June’s -1.83 reading, the lowest in 2025, with the firm noting that the TCI improved despite all freight-related factors coming in lower than in June.
Preliminary August Class 8 truck net orders see annual declines
September 4, 2025
FTR reported that preliminary August Class 8 truck net orders, at 13,000 units, were up 4% compared to July and fell 14% annually, and ACT reported that preliminary August Class 8 orders, at 13,200 units, decreased 19% annually.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index heads down again
August 29, 2025
For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -3.6, down from May’s -0.9, April’s -0.6, and March’s 0.1 readings.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index turns in lowest reading of 2025
August 22, 2025
For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -1.83, down from May’s 3.56, with the former marking the lowest reading in 2025 and the former the strongest reading since October 2022.
Trucking awaits normalcy return amid tariff uncertainty weighing on demand
August 18, 2025
Fewer trucks chasing even less freight. That’s the mid-year summary of the $994 billion domestic trucking market.
July Class 8 preliminary net orders are mixed
August 5, 2025
FTR reported that preliminary July Class 8 truck net orders, at 12,700 units, were up 42% compared to June, while falling 7% annually. ACT reported that preliminary July Class 8 orders, at 13,300 units, fell 1.9% annually.
