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


Products Overview

Below is a list of standard reports that are published in connection with FTR Associates.
Click on a report to find out more detailed information or to access sample reports.

Intermodal Monthly Update
FTR and Gross Transportation Consulting (GTC) have teamed up to provide the transportation and logistics industry with a monthly report covering the North American intermodal situation. Unlike some other intermodal newsletters, this one is about data...hard industry data organized in a useful way to answer questions and identify key trends along with providing a forecast.... > More

The Rails Ahead
This report provides a short-term U.S. carloadings and intermodal outlook for the rail industry at the two-digit STCC level. This publication is designed to give you a quick overview of the current U.S. rail freight environment along with a relevant economic overview and forecast.... > More

The Road Ahead
A short-term U.S. trailer loadings outlook for the truck industry at the two-digit STCC level. This publication is designed to give you a quick overview of the current U.S. truck freight environment, relevant economic data, and trucking performance measures.... > More

FTR Drivers Report: Driver Labor Market Indicators
This monthly report provides an overview of the current driver labor environment for the trucking industry. This publication looks at current supply and demand issues that are affecting the driver labor market as well as providing a better understanding of how freight and the broader labor markets are impacting driver availability.... > More

The Commercial Truck, Bus & Trailer Industry OUTLOOK
Each month the OUTLOOK provides complete economics and economically supported tonmile/modal share analysis and tonmile forecasts. A 7-10 quarter outlook is provided for production and sales of U.S., Canadian, and Mexico/Export Classes 5-8 vehicles, U.S. Classes 3-4 vehicles and U.S. trailers.... > More

U.S. Freight Outlook by Mode
This quarterly report is loaded with the most comprehensive freight data and forecast available in the industry. This report is a valuable tool for anyone in the transportation industry. Track all of the freight movements in the U.S. by truck, rail, water and pipeline at the commodity level. This report comes complete with a historical database that has quarterly data back to 1992.... > More

N.A. Railroad Equipment & Deliveries Outlook
FTR Associates has been working hard to bring together the most comprehensive rail data in North America. Our new North American Railroad Equipment & Deliveries Outlook is the direct result of our work and is designed to give you the most extensive look at the North American rail industry available.... > More

Transportation, Logistics & Fuel Report and Weekly Fuel Monitor Service
FTR Associates and Informa Economics, Inc. are pleased to launch a new service that will consist of the monthly Transportation, Logistics and Fuel Report and Weekly Fuel Monitor to assist you in your strategic planning, marketing, and operating efforts. Information in the report will cover trucking, rail & intermodal, and a fuel forecasting service.... > More

TRUCKER'S REPORT: National Economic & Freight Forecast
This must-read forecast utilizes FTR Associates comprehensive trucking data and forecasting. This report will prove invaluable in determining where freight demand is headed and helping to spot potential opportunities for growth. It is ideal for anyone in the trucking and intermodal industry that is trying to understand the market.... > More

Customized Services, Databases & Reports
Everything that we do is designed to enhance your business. Not only is our data the best in the industry, but our ability to serve you is unmatched. FTR Associates’ services are top notch and you will discover that we offer significant savings over comparable forecasting services. Many of our customers have special requirements and request that we customize a service for them. You may find that you need a little bit of something from each of our reports. Let us compile only the information and data that you want and put it into one report for you.... > More


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