FTR 2008 Conference Agenda Set
Nashville, IN (July 7, 2008) FTR Associates (www.ftrassociates.net) has finalized their agenda for the 2008 “America’s Freight Transportation Through 2012” conference being held at the Indianapolis (IN) Crowne Plaza Downtown-Union Station Hotel from August > More

Intermodal Monthly Update Report Shows “A Tale of Two Markets”
Nashville, IN (June 9, 2008) The Intermodal Monthly Update reports in the June issue that while Intermodal revenue movements of International shipments continued to decline, domestic shipments are showing a distinctive upward trend. > More

FTR Associates’ “Closer Look Series” Details Rail Covered Hopper Cars
Nashville, IN (May 29, 2008) FTR Associates latest report in their “Closer Look Series” details issues and data affecting Rail Covered Hopper Cars, which make up the largest portion of rail cars in use today, with over 514,000 cars in the fleet. > More


FTR Consulting Group - Profiles

Eric M. Starks
Senior Consultant

Eric Starks

Eric Starks is the President of FTR Associates, an industry leader in freight transportation forecasting for over 20 years. Eric has spent his entire career in the freight transportation sector and is a leading researcher in freight modal share analysis and forecasting. His background includes research in both rail and truck freight movements and asset equipment purchases. He currently is one of the premier industry forecasters on transportation equipment demand for rail cars, commercial trucks and trailers.

Eric is a frequent speaker at wall street analyst meetings, association events, and private meetings. He has a unique ability in communicating to his audiences how the economy, logistics, freight, and equipment demand impacts their respective business.

Eric holds a BS in Finance from Indiana University and is married and resides in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife Shannon and four small children (all boys) who keep them busy.

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