Trucking Conditions Index

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.

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.

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.

For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI fell to -0.81, following a 0.28 March reading. This followed a -0.21 February reading, which marked an improvement over January’s -2.56 reading, and nearly erased all of the growth seen in December, which posted a 2.67 reading. Which was preceded by November’s 3.02, its highest reading going back to April 2022.

For February, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading headed up to -0.21, marking an improvement over January’s -2.56 reading.

For January, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -2.56, which nearly erased all of the growth seen in December, which posted a 2.67 reading.

For December, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at 2.67, down from November’s 3.02, its highest reading going back to April 2022.

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at 3.02, a notable gain over October’s 0.49 reading, representing the best reading going back to April 2022.

For October, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at 0.49, marking an improvement over September’s -2.47 reading.

For September, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at -2.47, trailing August’s -1.39, which improved over July’s -5.59 reading.

FTR said that August’s gains were paced by a return to consistent fuel price decreases, which it said was the biggest factor in better carrier market conditions, with all factors weighed in the TCI seeing at least minimal improvements.

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading, at -5.59, was off from June’s -0.95 and May’s positive 2.24.

For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading, at -0.95, was down from the 2.24 reading recording in May.

FTR cited falling diesel prices and a “less negative” freight rate environment for carriers, which it explained has typically been the case over the last couple of years.

For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -1.95, a marked improvement over March’s -7.25, which was its lowest reading going back to September 2023. The February TCI reading was -5.31.