--- title: Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms description: Stay updated on the latest trends in the freight market as FTR's Shippers Conditions Index remains steady amid looming uncertainty. image: https://today.ftrintel.com/hubfs/social%20images/Blog%20images/2025/06-June/SCI%20blog%20June%202025.png --- ![](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20images/Blog%20images/2025/06-June/SCI%20blog%20June%202025.png?width=1600&height=500&name=SCI%20blog%20June%202025.png) forecasting SCI # Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms ![Avery Vise, VP of Trucking](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avery%20outside_cropped.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=Avery%20outside_cropped.jpg) Avery Vise, VP of Trucking June 27, 2025 Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms 1:12   FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) stayed close to neutral in April, slipping slightly from +0.1 in March to -0.6. While weaker freight volumes offered some relief for shippers, other components of the index—like rates, capacity, and fuel costs—were less favorable compared to the previous month. ![Avery outside_cropped](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Collateral/FTR%20Headshots%20and%20Bios/Headshots/Cropped/Avery%20outside_cropped.jpg?width=1200&height=1200&name=Avery%20outside_cropped.jpg) According to Avery Vise, FTR’s VP of Trucking, the environment is shifting: “With the tariff-avoidance phase now over and geopolitical developments taking a higher profile, we expect more variability in freight market conditions for shippers than we have seen for 2025 so far.” He added that ongoing volatility in fuel prices, rising insurance premiums, and tighter scrutiny around drivers’ English language skills could all impact truck capacity in the months ahead. April’s index reflects a market that’s holding steady on the surface—but with potential disruptions building beneath. As the industry continues to navigate uncertain policy directions and economic shifts, FTR’s forecasts remain a critical resource for shippers looking to stay ahead. --- **Explore the Full SCI Report and Data Visuals:** 📊 [Access the latest SCI charts and data](https://www.ftrintel.com/shippers-conditions-index) Learn more at **[www.FTRintel.com](https://www.ftrintel.com/)**, follow **@FTRintel** on X, and connect on **LinkedIn**. [![Freight Track - Expert Insightss Await (600 x 600 px)](https://5867190.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5867190/hubfs/2025%20Conference/Social/Freight%20Track%20-%20Expert%20Insightss%20Await%20(600%20x%20600%20px).png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Freight%20Track%20-%20Expert%20Insightss%20Await%20(600%20x%20600%20px).png) ](https://www.ftrconference.com/register-now) Explore what’s ahead for freight at the FTR Conference in Indianapolis, Sept. 8–11. 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