FTR | State of Freight
470 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsState 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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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 1, 2024
July 02, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the number of new trucking firms and firms exiting the market in June and discuss some key indicators of the consumer, manufacturing, housing, and nonresidential construction sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and review some key provisions of a House appropriations bill related to trucking. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 24, 2024
June 25, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key indicators for the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 17, 2024
June 18, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at pricing for consumers and producers in the economy, including some notable developments related to freight transportation. Plus, we review business formation during June and recap the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 10, 2024
June 11, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a significant change in trucking employment and review broader data on the U.S. labor market. Plus, we address the latest data from the drug and alcohol clearinghouse and on international trade in goods. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 3, 2024
June 04, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review changes in the for-hire trucking company population during May and updated data on the U.S. economy during the first quarter. Plus, we review some key indicators of the manufacturing and consumer sectors and recap the 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 are welcome to fo...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 27, 2024
May 29, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at indicators for the housing and industrial sectors as well as an indicator of truck driver hiring activity. We also review revenues for the trucking industry during the first quarter and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 20, 2024
May 21, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we explore what the International Roadcheck roadside inspection event meant for the spot market in trucking and address a notable change in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss several key economic indicators in the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors . Download a PDF with graphics related to this discussion at: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 13, 2024
May 14, 2024 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data concerning the level of CDL hiring in the U.S. and discuss several economic indicators concerning the wholesale sector, international trade, and business formation in transportation and warehousing. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight in advance of a near-certain increase in spot rates due to International Roadcheck. Download a PDF with graphics related to th...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 6, 2024
May 07, 2024 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and changes in the for-hire carrier population in April. Plus, we look at the broader labor market and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight, including a big move in spot rates for one equipment type. Download a PDF with graphics related to this discussion at: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss consumer spending, a significant revision in inventory figures, new orders for durable manufactured goods, and sales of new homes. Plus, we address the U.S. economy and the economy linked to freight transportation during the first quarter and recap the week for diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Download a PDF with graphics related to this discussion at: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Suppo...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 22, 2024
April 23, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the housing sector and review industrial production, which showed significant strength in one specific area. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 15, 2024
April 16, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review retail sales, inventories, inflation for consumers and within the supply chain, and business applications in transportation and warehousing. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 8, 2024
April 09, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine the employment situation for trucking and the rest of the U.S. economy during March. Plus, we look at job openings and international trade in goods in February and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 1, 2024
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some unexpected changes in the for-hire carrier population during March and briefly discuss the new EPA rule requiring a phase-in of zero-emissions trucks. Plus, we cover some indicators related to the consumer and industrial sectors and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 25, 2024
March 26, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into the key indicators of the housing market – residential construction and sales of both new and existing homes. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and preview an upcoming final rule concerning zero-emissions commercial vehicles. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 18, 2024
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a range of key indicators of freight-related activity, including manufacturing output and retail sales, and we look at pricing trends for consumers and businesses. We also discuss the latest legal news regarding California’s AB 5 law and a strategy for deploying zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted ...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 11, 2024
March 12, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest data on employment, especially payroll jobs in trucking. We also discuss job openings, wholesale inventories and sales, and international trade in goods and recap the 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 are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and ...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 4, 2024
March 05, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at how the for-hire trucking company population changed in February and examine some key indicators of the consumer and manufacturing sectors. Plus, we recap the 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 are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 26, 2024
February 27, 2024 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at home sales and at trucking and parcel/local delivery revenues in the fourth quarter and full year 2023. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual and mark the podcast’s fifth anniversary with a look back to how certain data today compares to the data back then. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is pre...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 19, 2024
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into some key indicators of the consumer, industrial, and housing sectors but do so with a big caveat for interpreting January’s results as well as the figures we will get in February. Plus, we look at pricing for consumers and the supply chain, recap the week for diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight, and note a legal victory for motor carriers involved in intermodal freight. The Trucking Market Update i...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 12, 2024
February 13, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a big development in the diesel markets and examine the inventory situation in the wholesale sector as well as the latest movement in U.S. trade in goods. 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://freig...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 5, 2024
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we explore payroll employment in trucking, which apparently has been considerably weaker in recent months than we previously thought. We also address changes in the for-hire trucking firm population during January, which set a record. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and look at economic indicators related to the labor market and manufacturing. The Trucking Market Update is hosted b...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 29, 2024
January 30, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss consumer spending, retail inventories, manufacturing orders, and home sales. Plus, we consider the economy during the fourth quarter of last year and recap the 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 are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal weak, but better than carload. Carload took a big hit from weather woes. Service measures started the year normal; metrics will degrade with the next release. Mexico traffic stayed resilient. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s CEO, Jonathan Starks. 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. Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 22, 2024
January 23, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing markets. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and discuss a big move in spot rates for trucking. 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https:...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 15, 2024
January 16, 2024 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at inflation at both the consumer and producer levels and discuss other indicators, including inventories and sales in the wholesale sector and international trade in goods. Plus, we look at a major move in spot rates for flatbed equipment. 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...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 8, 2024
January 09, 2024 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at changes in employment during December for the trucking industry and the U.S. economy in general. Plus, we look at a key indicator for the manufacturing sector and recap the 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 are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indica...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 5, 2024
January 05, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBThe Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the Show.
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 1, 2024
January 03, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss changes in the for-hire carrier population during December and the fourth quarter and recap some key economic indicators released over the past couple of weeks. Plus, we review some recent notable developments concerning regulations and the trucking market and recap recent moves in the spot market for truck freight and in diesel prices. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery V...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 18, 2023
December 19, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key freight-related economic indicators, including manufacturing output and retail sales, and examine pricing at the consumer level and within the supply chain, including for freight transportation services. Plus, we examine seasonally adjusted revenues for the trucking industry in the third quarter and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is h...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 15, 2023
December 14, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal showing normal seasonal behavior, especially among trailers. Carload volumes are mostly in line with their five-year averages. Expecting a seasonal downshift as soon as the holiday approaches. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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. Do...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 11, 2023
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest data on employment in the U.S., including payroll job figures for trucking and related industries, and review data on wholesale inventories and sales and on exports and imports of goods. Plus, we recap a notable development for diesel prices and the latest on-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 pre...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 8, 2023
December 07, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this Rail Market Update: AAR's President & CEO, Ian Jefferies sits down to talk about opportunities and threats heading into 2024. Railroads focused on service and volume as the new year dawns in a few short weeks. Safety will remain the core focus of carriers in the wake of East Palestine derailment. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the gra...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 4, 2023
December 05, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the changes in the for-hire trucking company population during November. We also discuss inventories, consumption, and manufacturing, and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and diesel prices. 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 indicators yourself by downloadi...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 1, 2023
November 30, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes show normal seasonal decline in traffic volumes. Carload volumes take a much more significant dip in traffic during the holiday week. Departure of STB’s Oberman casts regulatory direction doubts. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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 presen...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 27, 2023
November 28, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review sales of new and existing homes and new orders for durable manufactured goods. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and examine revenues for trucking and parcel/local delivery during the third quarter. 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 20, 2023
November 21, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we explore some key economic indicators related to freight, including manufacturing output, retail sales, inventories, residential construction, and pricing for consumers and supply chain participants. 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 information is presented, you are welcome to ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 17, 2023
November 16, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes increased slightly in the latest week. Carload volume gains fueled by coal, automotive loadings. STB establishes a passenger rail advisory committee. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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://freight.ft...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 13, 2023
November 14, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at the level of commercial driver’s license driver hiring in September and review the latest data on inventories and sales in wholesale as well as on international trade in goods and vehicle sales. 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 information is presented, you are welco...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes follow nearly exactly its 2022 volume trajectory. Carload volume shows signs of seasonal downshift. The first round of reciprocal switching comments arrives at the STB. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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: h...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 6, 2023
November 07, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss some key data related to trucking capacity, including payroll employment and changes in the for-hire carrier population. We also review broader labor market indicators, including U.S. payroll employment, unemployment, and job openings, and touch on a key indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 3, 2023
November 02, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Carload volumes give back recent gains in volumes; maintain status quo. Intermodal volumes feel déjà vu as they hold close to 2022 results. All eyes will be on automotive as production normalizes post-strike. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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....
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 30, 2023
October 31, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key indicators of the consumer, industrial, and housing markets and review key data for the third quarter for both the freight transportation economy and the broader U.S. economy. Plus, we review the spot market for truck freight and another notable move in diesel prices. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to foll...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 27, 2023
October 26, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes move up slightly from recent levels. Carload traffic bounces back from recent decline. Grain shows some signs of stabilization after a harvest run-up. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. 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://freight.ftri...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 23, 2023
October 25, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of the housing market and review the latest data on manufacturing output and retail sales. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and energy prices, which included a rather large move in diesel prices. 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 ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 20, 2023
October 19, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Carload volumes face a significant downshift in the latest week’s results. Intermodal holds nearly flat in the latest week with a 0.7% North American decline. The number of operating employees declined in September compared with August. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading th...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 16, 2023
October 17, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine government data on pricing and the consumer and producer levels, including the Producer Price Indexes for various segments of trucking and related industries. We also discuss vehicle sales, international trade, and the wholesale sector and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is prese...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 13, 2023
October 12, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes hold nearly flat sequentially, maintaining post-Labor Day volume bump. Carload volumes decline sharply on a dip that spanned several significant commodity groups. Coal, chemicals, and forest products led the decline in carload volumes. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yoursel...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 9, 2023
October 11, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at employment for the whole U.S. economy and for the trucking industry. We also review a notable change in the petroleum market and recap a 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Down...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 6, 2023
October 05, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Strength in economically-sensitive freight and a normal harvest support carload volumes. Intermodal holds onto post-Labor Day bump in traffic levels; weakness persists overall. Automotive volumes show their first signs of decline from the UAW strike. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yoursel...