FTR | State of Freight
463 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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 26, 2021
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Carload and intermodal settle into a new normal range after February’s disruptions. Intermodal is a little surprising in its recent weakness. 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/ru87 Support...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning March 22, 2021
March 23, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update talks about the weather – specifically how severe winter weather in February affected some key economic indicators related to freight. Plus, we recap the spot market, diesel prices and unemployment benefits and take one final visit back to 2020 to review the trucking industry’s revenue performance. 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 loo...
Rail Market Update - Week ending March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Most commodity groups are stabilizing or improving after February’s weather-related issues. Intermodal could break previous peak levels in the months ahead. 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/podcas...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning March 15, 2021
March 16, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update recaps a spot market that continues to stabilize at high levels with one exception and at diesel prices that just keep doing what they have been doing. Plus, we look at unemployment benefits, job openings, wholesale trade sales, and the Producer Price Index for truckload and LTL. 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Most commodity groups are stabilizing after a couple weeks of winter-weather related disruptions. Intermodal returning quicker than carload, though carload is bouncing back quicker than expected. 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 P...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning March 8, 2021
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update looks at a spot market that’s finally doing something different and a fuel market that is still doing what it has been, unfortunately. Plus, we dig into the payroll jobs figures for February, including data for trucking that doesn’t seem to match what’s happening with freight demand. 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 March 5, 2021
March 05, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Most commodity groups are stabilizing after a couple weeks of winter-weather related disruptions. But how quickly volumes will recover is an open question. Intermodal likely to return quicker than carload. 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. Dow...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning March 1, 2021
March 02, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update revisits weekly spot market volume that surely couldn’t get any stronger and diesel prices that surely couldn’t rise any faster. (Yes, that’s going where you think it is.) Plus, we recap economic indicators in housing, manufacturing, consumer spending, and international trade. 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 26, 2021
February 25, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes face significant weather-related challenges in the latest data week, but should improve quicker than carload markets. Carload volumes struggle in response to weather-related disruptions over the last few weeks; not out of the woods 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 22, 2021
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews a nearly unfathomable week in the spot market and another extraordinary week for diesel prices. Plus, we briefly recap some key economic indicators before marking our 100th episode with a conversation with FTR Chairman & CEO Eric Starks about the state of the supply chain. 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 February 19, 2021
February 18, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes move weaker in the last few weeks and could be poised for more pain in the weeks ahead. Carload volumes struggle in response to weather-related disruptions over the last few weeks; not out of the woods 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 15, 2021
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBDescription: This week’s podcast looks at just your typical, run-of-the-mill record-setting week in the spot market for truck freight and also at what’s happening with diesel prices. Plus, we review the unemployment situation and job openings. 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...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 8, 2021
February 09, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update digs into the payroll jobs data for January, including something that hasn’t happened in trucking employment since April. Plus, we recap another record week in the spot market and a big move in diesel prices – spoiler alert: You probably won’t like it. 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 downl...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning February 1, 2021
February 02, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update recaps a record-setting week in the spot market for truck freight. Plus, we review the economy’s performance in the fourth quarter of 2020; consumer income and spending for December and all of 2020; and the latest figures on manufacturing orders, international trade, and the sales of new homes. 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 ...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 25, 2021
January 26, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update discusses a few of the Biden administration’s first actions related to regulatory policy. We also review the latest weekly data on the spot market, diesel prices, and unemployment benefits and examine two key metrics about the housing market – residential construction and sales of existing homes. 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 a...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 22, 2021
January 21, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes start 2021 with strength, fueled by containers. Carload volumes bounce back to pre-holiday levels; jury still out on 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 the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru81 Suppo...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 18, 2021
January 19, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update recaps the week in the spot market and reviews economic indicators related to industrial production, retail sales, inventories, and freight rates. Plus, we discuss a couple of developments related to the regulation of motor carriers. 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 present...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 15, 2021
January 14, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes start 2021 with strength, fueled by containers. Carload volumes bounce back to pre-holiday levels; jury still out on 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 the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru80 Suppo...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 11, 2021
January 12, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update looks at employment changes in the economy and freight transportation as well as data on manufacturing and unemployment benefits. Plus, we recap another unwelcome week in diesel prices and a record-setting week for the spot market. 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 presentati...
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 8, 2021
January 06, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes slow into the end of the year. Carload volumes show typical holiday behavior. 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/ru79 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning January 4, 2021
January 05, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the latest data on personal income and spending, manufacturing orders, home sales, and international trade in goods. Plus, we do our usual recap of spot market metrics, diesel prices, and unemployment benefits. 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. Downloa...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 25, 2020
December 23, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes slow into the end of the year. Carload volumes spurt was short lived in December. 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/ru78 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 21, 2020
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the latest data on retail sales, inventories, industrial production, manufacturing, and residential construction. We also recap weekly data on the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, unemployment benefits, and mortgage 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 follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading th...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes show signs of slowing growth. Carload volumes appear to be picking up the pace. 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/ru77 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 14, 2020
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update revisits third quarter revenues for the trucking and parcel and local delivery industries and reviews indicators of freight rates for the truckload and LTL segments. Spoiler alert: One of those was very strong. We also recap weekly data on the spot market, fuel, and unemployment. 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 ...
Q&A — The 2021 Outlook
December 15, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this podcast, the FTR Experts sit down to answer questions from The 2021 Outlook, the final session of our virtual speaking series, FTR Engage. Go to www.FTRintel.com/FTREngage for more details about FTR Engage and to access replays for all sessions. Topics discussed in this podcast include: Is the vaccine enough for consumers to return to pre-pandemic levels of comfort and spending? How will vaccine distribution impact OTR transportation? How will work-from-home impact B2B-only deli...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 11, 2020
December 09, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes in a bit of holiday hangover. Carload volumes will get clearer signals next week. 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/ru76 Suppo...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning December 7, 2020
December 08, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update looks at three U.S. industries that together added more than half the net jobs added in the U.S. economy during November. We also briefly review the spot market and diesel prices in the latest week and recap several important economic indicators related to manufacturing, housing, trade, and consumer spending. 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 al...
Rail Market Update - Week ending December 4, 2020
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 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/ru75 Support the show (http://www.F...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 23, 2020
November 24, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update looks at revenues for trucking and local delivery in the third quarter and reviews several key economic indicators in the consumer and industrial sectors. Plus, we assess diesel prices after the prior week’s unusually large increase and recap a rather lackluster spot market heading into Thanksgiving. 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 November 20, 2020
November 19, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 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/ru74 Support the show (http://www.F...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 16, 2020
November 18, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update discusses how the election could affect regulation and legislation affecting trucking companies. We also recap the spot market in the latest week and address the biggest change in diesel prices in a very long time. Plus, we talk about the unemployment situation and government data on pricing in truck freight and equipment. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome...
Q&A — Railcar: Lower for Longer with Jeff Lytle (CIT Rail)
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this podcast, the FTR Experts sit down with Jeff Lytle (President of CIT Rail) to answer questions from Railcar: Lower for Longer, the most recent session of our virtual speaking series, FTR Engage. Go to www.FTRintel.com/FTREngage for more details about FTR Engage. Topics discussed in this podcast include: How will a spike in COVID-19 cases affect freight transportation? How will that trickle down to the equipment markets? Excluding Ag, coal, and petroleum, what does the carload en...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 17:00 - 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/ru73 Support the show (http://www.F...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 9, 2020
November 10, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update digs into the jobs report for October and reviews the spot market for truck freight, which managed to set a couple of "cool" records in the latest week. Plus, we recap the latest economic indicators, including unemployment and U.S. international 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...
Rail Market Update - Week ending November 6, 2020
November 04, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes bounce back into mid-October. Carload volumes hold onto slow and steady growth. 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/ru72 Support...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning November 2, 2020
November 03, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update looks at an unprecedented situation regarding the number of new trucking companies. Plus, we review what Gross Domestic Product figures for the third quarter mean for transportation; recap the latest week’s data in the spot market; and discuss the latest economic indicators, including unemployment, manufacturing, personal income and spending, and U.S. international trade in goods. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, A...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 30, 2020
October 29, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes bounce back into mid-October. Carload volumes hold onto slow and steady 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 the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru71 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 26, 2020
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the latest week in the spot market for truck freight and discusses the latest data on diesel prices, unemployment, mortgage rates, residential construction, and sales of new and existing homes. 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 or Powe...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 23, 2020
October 22, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes bounce back into mid-October. Carload volumes hold onto slow and steady 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 the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru70 Support the show (http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast)
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 19, 2020
October 20, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update covers the latest weekly data on the spot market for truck freight, diesel prices, unemployment, and mortgage rates and addresses some key economic indicators for September, including industrial production, manufacturing output, retail sales, inventories, and the Producer Price Indexes for trucking services and equipment. 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 - Featuring Ian Jeffries, AAR President and CEO
October 15, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this Rail Market Update: We discuss the Staggers Act with special guest Ian Jeffries, AAR President and CEO Intermodal volumes regain their pace in October Carload markets keep up the slow growth trajectory 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 October 12, 2020
October 14, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update discusses a change in the spot market and reviews the unemployment situation, preliminary data on inventories, and the final report on U.S. trade in goods in August. 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 or PowerPoint: https://freight.ftrintel.com...
Q&A — The Future of Rail & Intermodal
October 13, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this podcast, the FTR Experts sit down with Ross Corthell (Packaging Corporation of America) to answer questions from The Future of Rail & Intermodal, the most recent session of our virtual speaking series, FTR Engage. Go to www.FTRintel.com/FTREngage for more details about FTR Engage. Topics discussed in this podcast include: The migration of freight towards rail & intermodal. The indicators that you should be watching. Rail growth & furloughs. Shippers' view of the job market. In...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 9, 2020
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes show signs of slowing. Carload volumes hold onto slow and steady growth. Rail service is at strong 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/podcast/ru68 Support the sho...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning October 5, 2020
October 06, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the strongest spot market on record, a stubborn level of unemployment, and a solid manufacturing industry. Plus, we do our monthly deep dive into the nation’s employment situation. 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 or PowerPoint: https...
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 2, 2020
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes revert to trend post-Labor Day. Carload volumes hold onto slow and steady growth. Rail service is at strong 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/podcast/ru67 Suppor...
Trucking Market Update - Week beginning September 28, 2020
September 30, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week’s Trucking Market Update reviews the spot market for truck freight, the unemployment situation and several key economic indicators, including orders for durable goods, sales of new and existing homes and international trade in goods. And we disclose the one product category that is dragging down orders for durable 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 a...
Q&A — Commercial Vehicle: Supply Shock
September 29, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this podcast, the FTR Experts sit down with Tim Farney (Dana Incorporated) to answer questions from Commercial Vehicle: Supply Shock, the most recent session of our virtual speaking series, FTR Engage. Go to www.FTRintel.com/FTREngage for more details about FTR Engage. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast include: The risks to the recovery and whether they will increase or decrease. How the rest of 2020 will look without any further economic stimulus. The status of the commer...
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 25, 2020
September 25, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this Rail Market Update: Intermodal volumes bounce back out of the holiday. Carload volumes surge coming out of the Labor Day holiday. Time will tell how sustainable the strong gains are. 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/...