FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for September Reflect Robust Market Conditions for Carriers

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose again in September to a positive reading of 10.69, up 2+ points from August. September’s TCI - the third highest reading since January 2010 - reflects strong freight rates mostly due to the intense stress in the consumer goods supply chain.
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Details of the September TCI are found in the November issue of FTR’s Trucking Update, published October 30. Additional commentary discusses the confluence of factors that are spurring an unprecedented surge in newly authorized motor carriers. Beyond the TCI and additional commentary, the Trucking Update includes data and analysis on load volumes, the capacity environment, and rates. FTR also publishes ongoing publicly available analysis on the impact of COVID-19 on freight transportation at FTR’s COVID-19 intelligence.
Click here to view a Year over Year graph of the TCI >
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Read a more in-depth explanation of the Trucking Conditions Index >Â
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Weekly Trucking Market Update
In addition to the monthly updates on trucking conditions, FTR offers a weekly Trucking Market Update on the State of Freight Podcast. The weekly update, hosted by Avery Vise, covers spot market and economic indicators and major industry developments. To listen to recent episodes and download the accompanying graph package, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.Â
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