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In 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 this ...

In 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.

In 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...

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.