FTR | State of Freight

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into key indicators of the industrial, consumer, housing, and construction sectors and review U.S. economic performance for the third quarter. 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 inf...

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Upcoming events ARCI results Potential California port strike Rail traffic update 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 veer into another mode by discussing intermodal volume in the context of dry van spot rates. Plus, we discuss residential construction and 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 information is pres...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key economic indicators of the housing, industrial, and consumer sectors, including a revision of retail sales figures that paints a significantly different picture – not just for sales but for inventories as well. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Ma...

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: High-level changes in North American rail traffic activity Key changes in the international intermodal environment 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 review data related to international trade, construction, and the wholesale sector and recap the latest 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 information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicat...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest figures on employment in trucking and assess the latest info surrounding diesel prices. Plus, we consider the employment situation more broadly, discuss a couple of key indicators of the industrial and consumer sectors, and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is...

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Developments related to the UP-NS merger process A recap of recent changes in North American rail traffic levels. 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 discuss some slight relief on diesel prices, a mixed picture for spot rates in the latest week, and figures on manufacturing demand and home sales. 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 indica...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and discuss another record high for diesel prices. Plus, we 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 information is presented, you are welcome to f...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a second straight record in the price of diesel and a mixed week for spot rates. We’ll also examine home sales, price inflation, sales and inventories in the wholesale sector, and applications for new businesses. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is pres...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a new record high price for diesel and discuss a strong month for job growth in trucking and the economy as a whole. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and examine some indicators of manufacturing, construction, and trade.  The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Av...

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss preliminary figures on likely changes in the estimate of employment in the U.S. economy and in trucking. Plus, we review some significant economic indicators that are relevant to freight and 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 Pr...

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Developments related to the UP-NS merger process A recap of recent changes in North American rail traffic levels. 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 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 inform...

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, yo...

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 S...

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 informat...

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, Aver...

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. A...

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 informa...