FTR | State of Freight
458 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days 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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Rail Market Update - Week ending March 3, 2023
March 02, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes take another step down. Carload volumes continue to tread water as economic uncertainty lingers. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 27, 2023
March 01, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into mixed performance in the housing market, review a remarkable month for consumer spending, explore a misleading indicator of manufacturing demand, and discuss the ongoing decline in diesel prices and a small change in the spot market for truck freight. Plus, we recap revenues for the trucking and parcel and local delivery sectors for the fourth quarter of last year and all of 2022. The Trucking Market Update is host...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 24, 2023
February 23, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal flat at weak levels. Carload volumes tread water as chemicals, metal provide some signs of hope. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 20, 2023
February 22, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some strong indicators related to the industrial and consumer sectors but not concerning housing. We also discuss some complicated data on inflation at the consumer and producer levels and recap the week’s developments related to 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 17, 2023
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal flat before Lunar New Year sets in. Carload volumes bounce back in latest week, but hold near recent levels overall 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 13, 2023
February 14, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss some ugly numbers related to trucking company failures and a welcome development for drayage carriers serving seaports. We also review diesel prices, the spot market for truck freight, and indicators related to the manufacturing and wholesale sectors. Plus, on the occasion of our 200th episode, Jonathan Starks, FTR’s CEO, and I discuss how the truck market is and is not like it was when we launched Trucking Market Upd...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 10, 2023
February 09, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal shows no pre-Lunar new year volume bump, and in fact goes the opposite direction. Carload volumes step down sequentially and move below five year average levels. 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.ftr...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 6, 2023
February 08, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into the labor market with a look at some significant changes in the employment situation. Plus, we recap data related to manufacturing, 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 by downloading the presentation....
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 3, 2023
February 02, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal increased sequentially, but remains at weak levels overall. Carload volumes performing better than intermodal even as industrial production outlook darkens. 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.ftrintel...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 30, 2023
January 31, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss consumer spending, inventories, sales of new homes, and manufacturing orders. Plus, we review the U.S. and freight economies for the fourth quarter 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 yourse...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 27, 2022
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: AAR's Ian Jefferies talks the economy's effect on railroads. The regulatory winds start 2023 blowing hard. Jefferies optimistic on outlook for the balance of 2023 for carriers. 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://freigh...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 23, 2023
January 24, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we delve into some of the most important economic indicators for the consumer, industrial and housing sectors, and examine pricing at the producer level. Plus, we discuss the latest data on 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 indicato...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 20, 2022
January 19, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal increased sequentially but remains at weak levels overall. Coal, grain strength help overall carload volumes post positive result. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 16, 2023
January 18, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at a big change in the spot market for truck freight and a small one in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss data related to consumer inflation, manufacturing demand, and sales and inventories in the wholesale sector. 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 downloa...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal starts the year off weak against an easy comparison. Coal, grain strength help overall carload volumes post positive result. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 9, 2023
January 10, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine key indicators related to the housing market and discuss consumer spending, retail inventories, and manufacturing orders in November. Plus, we address a change in the direction of diesel prices and recap a spot market that saw its typical December holiday strength in rates. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follo...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 6, 2023
January 06, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes decline during Christmas/New Years holiday period End of year storm likely provided no help to 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 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 2, 2023
January 04, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine key indicators related to the housing market and discuss consumer spending, retail inventories, and manufacturing orders in November. Plus, we address a change in the direction of diesel prices and recap a spot market that saw its typical December holiday strength in rates. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follo...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 23, 2022
December 22, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes start the holiday break early. Volumes likely to dip dramatically during holiday weeks. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 19, 2022
December 20, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key consumer and industrial economies indicators, including retail sales, industrial production, manufacturing output, retail inventories, and inflation. Plus, we look at another big week for diesel prices and 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 information is presented, you are welcome to follow alon...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes show broad weakness with only pockets of strength. Coal, automotive lead the way. Seasonal parcel peak helps trailer 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 yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/ra...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 12, 2022
December 14, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review another extraordinary week for diesel prices and at some notable moves in the spot market for truck freight. Plus, we look at pricing in the supply chain and at inventories in the wholesale sector and recap third quarter revenues for major sectors of the trucking industry. 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 ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 9, 2022
December 09, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes show typical holiday week behavior. Labor stoppages remain top of mind across the board. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 5, 2022
December 07, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a big change in diesel prices and a very small change in the trucking industry’s employment levels. Plus, we address some unwelcome news regarding the manufacturing sector and U.S. consumers’ financial situation but some welcome news on the overall employment situation for the U.S. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 2, 2022
December 02, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes show typical holiday week behavior. Labor stoppages remain top of mind across the board. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 28, 2022
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look indicators for the housing and manufacturing sectors and at applications for new businesses in transportation. Plus, we recap diesel prices and the holiday week in the spot market as well as revenues for trucking and parcel and 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 a...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 25, 2022
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this Rail Market Update: FTR's Avery Vise joins the show to discuss the economy and the trucking market. Recent intermodal effects from import shifts may not be temporary. Economy may not be as bad as expected next year. 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. Support t...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 21, 2022
November 22, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of trends in the consumer, industrial, and housing sectors. Plus, we recap the week for diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight, both of which moved significantly. 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 prese...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 18, 2022
November 17, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes remain weak heading into the end of the year. Labor stoppages remain top of mind across the board. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 14, 2022
November 15, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at the latest data on consumer inflation and at sales and inventories at the wholesale level. We also discuss data from the drug and alcohol clearinghouse from October and review the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Plus, we address how much effect the outcome of the mid-term election might have on trucking. Spoiler alert: Not much. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice P...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 11, 2022
November 10, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes take step down in latest week. Carload volumes bounce back in the latest week. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 7, 2022
November 08, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast we discuss a big change related to payroll employment in trucking and review data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that might help explain it. We also examine several indicators of the strength of the U.S. labor market 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 present...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 4, 2022
November 03, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes hold nearly flat. Carload growth driven by grain and coal as ESF holds steady. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes hold nearly flat. Carload growth driven by grain and coal as ESF holds steady. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 24, 2022
October 26, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of the industrial and housing sectors and review 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 are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF:https://freight.ftrintel.co...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 17, 2022
October 18, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at some indicators related to the consumer sector, including retail and food service sales, inventories, and consumer inflation. Plus, we look at pricing at the producer level and at diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. We also briefly discuss a new Labor Department proposal on the classification of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice P...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes helped by Mexican trailer result. Carload keeping pace with 2021 levels. Labor back in the front of shippers' minds. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support th...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 10, 2022
October 12, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss some big changes related to trucking employment and diesel prices and some indications that the U.S. labor market may be starting to loosen up. Plus, we look at a week in the spot market that saw strength in a couple of regions partially offset by weakness in another region. 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 7, 2022
October 07, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes still not back to pre-Labor Day levels. Carload keeping pace with 2021 levels. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 3, 2022
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review new data out of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration concerning the number of trucking companies entering and exiting the market in September and regarding the scope of CDL driver hiring in August. Plus, we look at key indicators related to consumption, manufacturing, and housing and discuss diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 30, 2022
September 29, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes were surprisingly weak. Carload declined a bit on possible strike overhang. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 26, 2022
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at the state of the housing market and review the latest data on the spot market and diesel prices. Plus, we discuss a regulatory proposal that arguably opens the door to greatly increased enforcement of driver and commercial vehicle safety and compliance standards. 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 22, 2022
September 23, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Volumes show limited impact from strike uncertainty. Labor strife may not be over yet. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 19, 2022
September 21, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss various indicators related to the industrial and consumer sectors, including industrial production, manufacturing output, retail sales, inventories, and inflation. Plus, we recap a continuation of recent moves in diesel prices and review how a rail strike that didn’t happen affected the spot market for truck freight - or not. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As th...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: It's all about labor. Volumes behave normally in the holiday weekend. 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.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 12, 2022
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at sales in the wholesale sector during July, general freight and specialized trucking revenues in the second quarter, and diesel prices in the latest week. Plus, we look ahead at the potential for a crazy week in the spot market for truck freight owing to labor difficulties in the rail industry. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 9, 2022
September 08, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Carload volumes driven by coal over last two weeks. Service remains below historical averages. All eyes on labor as NMB calls unions, carriers to DC meeting. 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.ftrintel.co...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 5, 2022
September 07, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the employment situation for the economy and for the trucking industry in August and review the number of carrier authority revocations and new carriers during the month. Plus, we look at some changes 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 Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and lo...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 2, 2022
September 01, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Labor peace not assured as two main unions remain unresolved. Coal drives carload gain as coal moves above 80,000 carloads for the first time since February. Intermodal shows no sign of a peak season emerging. 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 presentati...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning August 29, 2022
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key indicators of the consumer, industrial, and housing sectors. Two of those sectors remain solid; the other one not so much. Plus, we discuss a big change in diesel prices and not-so-big changes in spot rates 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...