FTR | State of Freight

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FTR | State of Freight

State 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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 7, 2025

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine the latest payroll employment and carrier population data related to for-hire trucking and discuss a big week for spot rates. Plus, we look at the broader labor market, dig more into the latest trade data, and recap the week in diesel prices as usual.  The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

    29 min

  2. JUL 1

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 30, 2025

    This episode focuses on a flurry of pro-trucker policy actions from the Department of Transportation, including a national audit of non-domicile CDL practices, withdrawal of a speed limiter rule, and two new pilot programs that allow more flexible hours-of-service. FMCSA also committed to expanding truck parking, modernizing its complaint system, and cracking down on double brokering. On the data front, diesel prices declined after recent gains, while spot rates—especially for dry van and reefer—rose in late June. Avery Vise also analyzes housing market softness, a drop in consumer spending, mixed trade flows, and a surge in aircraft-driven durable goods orders.  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://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

    23 min

  3. JUN 26

    Rail Market Update - Week ending June 26, 2025

    In this episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, host Joseph Towers covers: FTR Conference: Sept. 8–11 in Indianapolis — trucking and rail focus.Tariffs & Geopolitics:U.S. tariffs may return July 8.Risk of Strait of Hormuz closure could spike oil prices, similar to past global shocks.Rail Traffic (Week Ending June 21)Tariff Impact:U.S. metal traffic ↑; Canada ↓ — shows expected shift due to steel/aluminum tariffs.The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  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://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show Support the show

    9 min

  4. JUN 24

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 23, 2025

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some big changes in the fuel and petroleum markets in the wake of big developments in the Middle East. We also examine some key data related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

    22 min

  5. JUN 17

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 16, 2025

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some alarming pricing data out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics related to trucking insurance as well as pricing more broadly in the U.S. economy. We also revisit trucking revenues for the first quarter in light of more detailed data, examine the latest data from the FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse, and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.  The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

    20 min

  6. JUN 13

    Rail Market Update - Week ending June 13, 2025

    In this episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, host Joseph Towers covers: Tariff Update. Rail Traffic – Week Ending June 7 Commodity Trends The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  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://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show

    10 min

  7. JUN 10

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 9, 2025

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest employment data for trucking and related sectors and review the broader employment picture for the economy. We also revisit international trade in goods now that we have more detailed data and review a closely watched indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show

    19 min

  8. JUN 4

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 2, 2025

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest figures on imports and exports of goods and look at data on consumer spending, inventories, and orders for manufactured goods. Plus, we discuss the entry and exit of for-hire carriers in May and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.  The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show Support the show

    22 min
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About

State 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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  • Creator
    FTR
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 FTR | State of Freight
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