FTR Associates Slashes Railcar Forecast
Nashville, IN (October 31, 2008) FTR Associates has sharply reduced its expectations for railcar orders in 2009, in response to the fast-deteriorating condition of the general economy. > More

FTR Lowers 2009 Forecast
Nashville, IN (October 24, 2008) The October 24th issue of FTR Associates’ North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook report reflects a significant reduction in 2009 vehicle equipment forecasts. > More

FTR Conference Call Replay Available
(October 17, 2008) Listen to the Replay of FTR's Conference Call "Credit Crunch and Transportation: Update and Potential Effects of the Bailout Bill" > More


Gross Transportation Consulting

Gross Transportation Consulting of Port Washington, NY provides strategic and marketing analysis services for members of the freight transportation industry, including service providers, shippers and equipment suppliers. Founded in 2003 by industry veteran Lawrence Gross, the firm’s client list features participants in all surface transportation modes including rail, trucking, ocean freight and inland water. Specializing in intermodal transport, GTC provides its customers with insights and analysis on current trends, markets, transport economics and forecasts.

Lawrence J. Gross
President

Lawrence J. Gross, 52, is President of Gross Transportation Consulting Inc. of Port Washington, New York, an independent consulting firm specializing in freight transportation and transportation equipment issues.

Mr. Gross is a thirty-year veteran of the transportation equipment industry with experience in the truck trailer, railcar and intermodal equipment segments. He is also the executive most closely associated with the RoadRailer intermodal system.

His recent work includes studies on intermodal and rail equipment trends, intermodal logistics and terminal location, and inland water/rail competition and cooperation. Gross also serves as an instructor in Containerization and Supply Chain Management for the GMATS program at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.