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 4, 2022
March 04, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes show a high level of volatility to start 2022. Rail service is unlikely to resolve quickly. 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/podcast/ru134 Support the show (http:/...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 28, 2022
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at demand in the manufacturing sector, retail inventories, consumer spending, and sales of new homes. Plus, we review some notable milestones for diesel prices and unemployment benefits, recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and preview the Trucking Conditions Index for January. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volume levels bounced back to five-year averages. Volatility will remain a concern for the next several months. 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/podcast/ru133 Support the ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 21, 2022
February 22, 2022 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn the 150th episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into a host of economic indicators, including retail sales, inventories, industrial production, manufacturing output, residential construction, sales of existing homes, and government data on pricing of transportation services and heavy equipment. Plus, we recap the week for the spot market for truck freight and mortgage rates and discuss a record-setting quarter and year for trucking revenues. The Trucking Market Update...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 18, 2022
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volume levels bounced back a little in the latest week. Service is likely to remain an issue through the first six months. 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/podcast/ru132 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 14, 2022
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we talk to Bailey Wood, president and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, about the implementation of the entry-level driver training rule and about what driver training programs are seeing in terms of enrollment. Plus, we review the Trucking Conditions Index for December, recap the latest week in the spot market for truck freight and discuss price hikes for American consumers and for purchasers of diesel fuel and crude oil. The Trucki...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 11, 2022
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Service is likely to remain an issue through the first six months. Intermodal and carload volume levels remain stubbornly weak to start the 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. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru131 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 7, 2022
February 08, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into the labor market, including data showing a significantly different picture of for-hire trucking and some other freight-related sectors than we had before. We also discuss the latest figures on new trucking companies, review a big week for diesel prices – and not in a good way – 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 i...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 4, 2021
February 03, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Service is likely to remain an issue through the first six months. Intermodal and carload volume levels are weak to start the 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. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru130 Support the sho...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 31, 2022
February 01, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we discuss what drove a strong fourth quarter for the freight economy and what it means for the months ahead. Plus, we recap some big moves in the spot market and diesel prices and review key economic indicators related to inventories, consumer spending, manufacturing, housing, and trade. We also highlight FTR’s active truck utilization metric, which is a key element in our forecasting of freight rates. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vi...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 28, 2021
January 27, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: AAR’s Ian Jefferies talks industry issues. Intermodal and carload volume levels are weak to start the 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. Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru129 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 24, 2022
January 25, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we review various indicators related to the housing market, including mortgage rates, home sales, and residential construction. Plus, we recap the week for the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, and unemployment and discuss the FTR Truck Loadings Index. 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 ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 21, 2021
January 20, 2022 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes start the year slowly, likely held back by weather-related disruptions. Service remains an issue with the east and west coasts dealing with the effects. 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://...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 17, 2022
January 18, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we discuss retail sales, industrial production and manufacturing, consumer and producer inflation, and mortgage rates. Plus, we recap spot market metrics for the week and review some significant developments relevant to trucking, including the vaccine/testing mandate for larger employers, a cross-border vaccination mandate, and the establishment of a younger driver pilot program. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 14, 2021
January 13, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes start the year slowly, likely held back by weather-related disruptions. Service remains an issue with the east and west coasts dealing with the effects. 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://...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 10, 2022
January 11, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into the employment situation report for December and discover that the situation is complicated, not only for the economy as a whole but also for trucking. We also recap the week for spot market metrics and diesel prices and discuss the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. 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 grap...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 7, 2021
January 06, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload volumes hold to typical seasonal patterns over the Christmas and New Years holiday periods. Service remains an issue into the new year as winter storm pummels the Mid-Atlantic. 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...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 3, 2022
January 05, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we discuss a record setting week in the spot market and in one aspect of the labor market. Plus, we recap solid gains in November for the manufacturing and housing sectors and, surprisingly, in inventories of motor vehicles and parts. And we discuss data on the number of new trucking companies authorized in December, the fourth quarter, and all of 2021. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this infor...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 24, 2021
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload largely hold the status quo into the end of year holiday period. Canadian volumes are close to normal levels heading into the holiday period. 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.c...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 20, 2021
December 21, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we discuss the White House’s plan to recruit more truck drivers and the implications of the upcoming COVID vaccination/testing mandate for larger employers. Plus, we review spot market metrics and diesel prices for the latest week and recap a host of indicators related to the consumer and industrial sectors, housing, and pricing for transportation services and heavy truck equipment. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Truck...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 13, 2021
December 16, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we review a big move in spot rates and a continuation of the latest trend in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss unemployment benefits, consumer inflation, job openings, business applications and trucking revenues in 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 and indicators yourself by downloading the prese...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 17, 2021
December 16, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload gave a little bit back in the latest week, bringing them in line with pre-holiday levels. Canadian volumes are starting to bounce back from line closures, but full recovery will take time. 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....
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 10, 2021
December 09, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload bounced back in the post-holiday week, but there were wide disparities among countries. Canadian volumes held well below traffic levels in the U.S. as weather-related issues persisted in western Canada. 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 6, 2021
December 07, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into the latest employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to understand what it says about the economy and freight transportation. We also review economic indicators related to manufacturing, inventories, and housing and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss the number of new trucking companies for November. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 3, 2021
December 03, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal and carload each declined in the holiday week, showing no sign of pressure to catch up. Intermodal is suffering from the dual headwinds of the holiday and Canadian weather issues. 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 22, 2021
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we look at some strong economic indicators in the consumer and industrial sectors and some middling data related to the housing market. Plus, we recap diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and discuss the latest data on trucking revenues and drug testing of drivers. 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 graph...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 19, 2021
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Grain is hovering near its five-year average, and not providing additional upward support to overall carload traffic. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. 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 presentatio...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 15, 2021
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into various economic indicators that reflect how stressed supply chains are in the U.S., including inflation at the consumer and producer levels and job openings and quits. Plus, we 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 your...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes hold strong into November. Carload volumes growth slows. Service appears to be turning the corner. 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/podcast/ru120 Support the show (http://www.F...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 08, 2021
November 10, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into the jobs report for October and recap the latest data on the spot market for truck freight and diesel prices. Plus, we discuss final passage of an infrastructure bill that includes a pilot program to allow younger truck drivers and a new rule that may – or may not, ultimately – require COVID vaccination or testing for employees of companies with 100 or more employees. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 5, 2021
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Gains in grain not enough to lift overall carload volumes as harvest begins. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. 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 Novermber 01, 2021
November 02, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we recap a strong week in the spot market for truck rate, a smaller-than-usual increase in diesel prices, the Gross Domestic Product for Q3, and several economic indicators related to the consumer and industrial sector. Plus, we report the number of new for-hire trucking companies authorized in October. 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...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 01, 2021
November 02, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we recap a strong week in the spot market for truck rate, a smaller-than-usual increase in diesel prices, the Gross Domestic Product for Q3, and several economic indicators related to the consumer and industrial sector. Plus, we report the number of new for-hire trucking companies authorized in October. 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 October 29, 2021
October 28, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Gains in grain not enough to lift overall carload volumes as harvest begins. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. 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 October 25, 2021
October 26, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we review some key indicators of the housing market and discuss one reason why job openings in the economy are running at record levels. Plus, we recap a week in the spot market for truck freight and in diesel prices that doesn’t really bring great news for anyone in truck transportation. 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 t...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 22, 2021
October 20, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Gains in grain not enough to lift overall carload volumes as harvest begins. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. 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 October 18, 2021
October 19, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dig into some key economic indicators for the industrial and consumer sectors and for the labor market, and we recap the week in the spot market and fuel prices. Plus, we discuss the latest efforts to unclog the supply chain in the run-up to the year’s peak shopping season. 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 an...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 15, 2021
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Grain powering uptick in overall carload traffic as harvest begins. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. Four week and individual week numbers show a slightly different perspective 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 downloadin...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 11, 2021
October 12, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we dive into the U.S. and transportation employment situation and the latest data on the authorization of new trucking companies. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight, the unemployment situation, and the price of crude oil, which crossed another key threshold on October 11. 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 October 8, 2021
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Grain powering uptick in overall carload traffic as harvest begins. Intermodal holding at historical levels despite being in peak season as carriers meter capacity. 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 October 4, 2021
October 05, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we look at a spot market that remains very strong, diesel prices that are not making many people happy, and several economic indicators related to manufacturing, consumer spending, and international trade. Plus, we comment on the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term and what it might mean 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...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 27, 2021
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, guest host Jonathan Starks reviews the latest data on the housing market, including housing starts and permits, sales of new and existing homes, and mortgage rates. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, and unemployment benefits. The Trucking Market Update is (usually) 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 a...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Grain powering uptick in overall carload traffic as harvest begins. Intermodal faces a new round of domestic service curtailments from the west coast to inland terminals that will limit volume growth. 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 24, 2021
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Most sectors bounced back well from the Labor Day holiday, but there were some exceptions. Intermodal unlikely to see volumes rise further from present levels unless dynamics change significantly. 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 20, 2021
September 21, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update, we review some interesting data from FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse and discuss an arguable connection to the Biden administration’s proposed vaccine mandate. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, and unemployment benefits and discuss the latest data on the industrial and consumer sectors. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 17, 2021
September 16, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Labor Day holiday volumes decline to July 4th holiday levels in almost every category. Intermodal unlikely to see volumes rise further from present levels unless dynamics change significantly. 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:...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 13, 2021
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update we review a record-setting quarter for trucking revenues, a record-setting month for truckload pricing, and a record-setting week for spot rates in one of the key freight segments. Plus, we discuss another record for job openings in the economy and other measures that show just how tight the labor market is. 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 September 10, 2021
September 09, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Volumes have in many cases not returned to pre-July 4th levels. Intermodal unlikely to see volumes rise further from present levels unless dynamics change significantly. 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.ftrint...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 6, 2021
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week’s Trucking Market Update digs into U.S. and trucking employment figures for August and into the number of new trucking companies authorized during the month and what impact the latter data likely has on interpreting the former. We also look at a record-breaking week in the spot market and at an expected 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 a...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 3, 2021
September 02, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Volumes have in many cases not returned to pre-July 4th levels. Intermodal should face pressure from volumes and service needs through the peak season. 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/podcast/ru1...