30 episodes

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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    • 4.6 • 14 Ratings

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.

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 30, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 30, 2024

    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 
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    • 16 min
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 22, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 22, 2024

    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.
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    • 13 min
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 15, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 15, 2024

    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.
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    • 16 min
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 8, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 8, 2024

    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.
     
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    • 16 min
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 1, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 1, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some unexpected changes in the for-hire carrier population during March and briefly discuss the new EPA rule requiring a phase-in of zero-emissions trucks. Plus, we cover some indicators related to the consumer and industrial sectors and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. 
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    • 20 min
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 25, 2024

    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 25, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into the key indicators of the housing market – residential construction and sales of both new and existing homes. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and preview an upcoming final rule concerning zero-emissions commercial vehicles.


    Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast 
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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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Best macro discussion on freight

This is the best podcast to understand the freight market.

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