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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 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 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’s Shippers Conditions Index remains close to neutral territory
August 1, 2025
For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -0.9, slightly below April’s -0.6 reading.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index shows little variation in most recent edition
June 27, 2025
For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -0.6.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index shows modest signs of improvement
May 30, 2025
For March, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 0.1, which FTR said was, “basically neutral territory,” following a -0.3 February reading.
New edition of FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index turns slightly negative
May 15, 2025
FTR explained that tighter capacity and slightly stronger freight volume more than offset lower fuel costs and weaker freight rates.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index returns to growth after first contraction since August 2023
April 4, 2025
For January, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 0.6, up from a -1.8 December reading and November’s 2.3 reading.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index turns negative for second time since August 2023
March 7, 2025
For December, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -1.8, following a 2.3 November reading, which was preceded by October’s 1.3 reading.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index sees gains
January 31, 2025
For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCO came in at 2.3, topping October’s 1.3 reading, which fell from September’s 4.6 reading. The August SCI was 2.9, with July at 0.5; June at 0.3; May at 4.5, and June at 3.0—which was preceded by several months of declines.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index turns in best reading of 2024
November 27, 2024
For September, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 4.6, topping August’s 2.9 reading. Looking at prior months, the SCI saw readings of: July at 0.5; June at 0.3; May at 4.5, and June at 3.0—which was preceded by several months of declines.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index sees solid gains
November 1, 2024
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 2.9.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index sees gains for fourth straight month, amid soft outlook
October 4, 2024
For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 0.5, up slightly from June’s 0.3 and down from April’s 3.0 and May’s 4.5 readings.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index grows for the third straight month, at a reduced rate
August 30, 2024
For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 0.3.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index is positive for second straight month
July 26, 2024
For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 4.5.
