Covered Hopper
A Closer Look Series™ Exclusively by FTR
Combining the industry standard Umler™ and Waybill data with the power of FTR's Freight•cast™ forecasting methodology, the Covered Hopper Closer Look report is the definitive guide to understanding the fundamentals of new car demand.
Expanded freight analysis
The expanded freight analysis in this report provides your team with an understanding of fundamental demand.
Commodity inputs & analysis
This report provides a deeper dive into the commodities and how they've strengthened or weakened their position at the car capacity level.
Productivity forecast
This report provides a forecast of productivity by car type to help predict future swings in equipment needs
Shipment lot size analysis
An analysis of changing shipment sizes over time amongst commodity groups provides a glimpse into utilization metrics by car type.
Monthly retirement & delivery data
Retirement and delivery data at the monthly level provides a pulse of the changes in market sizing at a level of detail simply not available elsewhere.
Graphics & tables package
This report includes a graphics package of 300+ charts and graphs so you can pull slides together with ease and create impactful presentations.
Don't big financial decisions deserve taking a closer look?
Making informed business decisions requires transportation intelligence you can trust. Only the FTR Rail Closer Look reports combine the Umler system and Waybill data with the most reliable equipment forecasting methodology in the industry, FTR's Freight•cast.
Download a sample report now to see how our Covered Hopper Closer Look report can help you measure the market with precision!
