FTR State of Freight

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State of Freight is a series of publications from FTR, the leader in providing market intelligence and forecasting for the North American freight transportation industry. This podcast provides ongoing updates, and FTR expert commentary, on the issues that will affect your business the most. Subscribe to stay in the know with market updates on different modes of transportation, the monthly State of Freight TODAY, and so much more.For show downloads and to signup for more State of Freight content, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.

  • 11 minutes 21 seconds
    Rail Market Update - Week ending Dec 20, 2024

    In this Rail Market Update: 

    Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:

    • Rail traffic
    • Intermodal pull-forward
    • Proposed Tariffs
    • Potential Port Strike 

    The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower.  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

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    20 December 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 11 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning December 16, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into some key indicators of the industrial and consumer sectors, including industrial production and retail sales, and examine the latest data regarding price inflation, international trade, business applications, and construction. 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 

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    18 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 51 seconds
    Rail Market Update - Special Guest - Jim Pang - December 13, 2024

    This Week on the Rail Market Update Podcast: A Special Interview!

    We’re shaking things up this week with a unique episode! Join Joseph as he sits down with Jim Pang, VP of Services Strategy & Head of Digital Products at Trinity Rail.

    Don’t miss this engaging and insightful episode—tune in now!


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    12 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 49 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning December 9, 2024

    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. We also examine the broader U.S. labor market and discuss some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing markets. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.

    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 

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    10 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 57 seconds
    Rail Market Update - December 5, 2024

    In this Rail Market Update: 

    Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:

    • Rail traffic
    • Canadian port strike
    • East/Gulf Coast port strike
    • Proposed tariffs 

    The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower.  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

    6 December 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 32 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 25, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss some news items, including President-elect Trump’s plan to impose tariffs immediately on goods from Mexico and Canada, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal on broker transparency, and key indicators of the housing market – residential construction and sales of existing homes. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.

    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 

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    26 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 4 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 18, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we address the new mandatory CDL downgrade process and how it might affect the market. We also review key indicators of the industrial and consumer sectors 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

    19 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 4 seconds
    Rail Market Update - November 14, 2024

    In this Rail Market Update we’ll talk through:

    • the presidential election
    • ARCI results
    • the port strikes in Canada
    • weekly rail traffic

    The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower.  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 

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    15 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 11 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 11, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we consider a range of impacts on trucking from the election of President Trump. We also examine data on international trade in goods, wholesale inventories and sales, and nonresidential construction. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.

    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 

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    13 November 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 49 seconds
    Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 4, 2024

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of capacity in trucking, including payroll employment and changes in the for-hire carrier population. We also examine the U.S. labor market more broadly, review consumer spending and inventories, and discuss the economy in the third quarter. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.

    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

    5 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 44 seconds
    Rail Market Update - October 31, 2024

    In this Rail Market Update: 

    Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. Joseph covers how traffic levels have shifted for different carriers, especially as we move beyond the port strike and peak shipping season. 

    The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower.  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

    1 November 2024, 3:00 pm
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