State of Freight is a series of industry resources from FTR, the leader in market intelligence and forecasting for the North American freight transportation industry. FTR podcasts provide updates for the Trucking and Rail markets, as well as the broader economy. Each podcast includes a slide deck of graphs that can be used in presentations or for internal analysis. For show downloads and to signup for more State of Freight content, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we highlight a milestone – for 2026, at least – for diesel prices, and it’s not a welcome one. We also review the latest data on manufacturing output and housing starts and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data on retail sales, home sales, and price inflation for both consumers and businesses, including a record change for one trucking sector. We also recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise.…
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Eleventh Circuit court of appeals upholds the FRA’s rule on two-person crews Weekly rail traffic As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment for trucking and for the broader economy in July and review international trade data for June. Plus, we recap the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look back at the U.S. economy in the second quarter of this year and review encouraging indicators of the industrial, consumer, and construction sectors. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and…
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: UP’s second submission of required supplemental merger information. ARCI new car indicators Weekly rail traffic As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into notable changes related to diesel and petroleum pricing and to the spot market for truck freight. We also review some key indicators of the industrial and housing sectors. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss the huge reversal in diesel prices over the past couple of weeks and a host of key economic indicators related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss EPA’s proposed changes in NOx emissions regulations, a milestone for trucking market conditions from the carrier perspective, notable changes in diesel prices and the spot market for trucking freight, and a handful of general economic indicators. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking,…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we recap a record-setting week in the spot market and the latest in diesel prices. We also review changes in payroll employment for trucking and the U.S. economy as a whole and look at some key indicators of the industrial and construction sectors. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise.…
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and review advance data on trade in goods and retail inventories. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this…
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Weekly rail traffic A deeper dive into intermodal’s strength As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show