FTR Associates Hosting State Of Freight Webinar

Nashville, IN (July 12, 2012) FTR Associates is hosting an informative State of Freight Webinar on Thursday July 19 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Those interested in learning more about the current freight environment should register before July 17 at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/229268066

Topics covered during the Webinar will include:

• How can the U.S. stay healthy with Europe sick?
• How much of downside risk is Europe?
• Do we have a driver shortage – or not?
• Is the energy crisis over?
• Where does natural gas make the most sense?
• What can rail carloads tell us about the economy?
• What is the outlook for coal – the most important rail commodity of all?
• Why is intermodal out-performing truck and will it continue?
• What are the implications for a possible East/Gulf coast port stoppage?

Larry Gross and Noel Perry, senior consultants with FTR Associates are the featured speakers with Eric Starks, President moderating. Those attending the webinar will come away with a better understanding of the unusually turbulent world of freight. As part of the webinar, there will be a live Q/A session with FTR’s industry experts.

FTR Associates, located in Nashville, IN has been a leader in transportation forecasting for over 20 years. The company’s U.S. Freight Model collects and analyzes all data likely to impact freight movement and is based on specific characteristics for over 200 commodity groups. FTR Associates’ forecast reports cover trucking and rail transportation and include demand analysis for commercial vehicle as well as railcar. Specially designed reports are offered to participants in both industries to cover specific needs. For more information about the work of FTR Associates, visit www.ftrassociates.com or call Helen Lile at 888-988-1699 Ext. 45.