FTR | State of Freight

FTR | State of Freight

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FTR | State of Freight episodes

  • Rail Market Update - Week ending October 2, 2026

    In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:

    • Developments related to the UP-NS merger process
    • A recap of recent changes in North American rail traffic levels.

    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

    13 min
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 5, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest figures on employment in trucking and assess the latest info surrounding diesel prices. Plus, we consider the employment situation more broadly, discuss a couple of key indicators of the industrial and consumer 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
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 28, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss some slight relief on diesel prices, a mixed picture for spot rates in the latest week, and figures on manufacturing demand and home sales.

    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

    13 min
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 21, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and discuss another record high for diesel prices. Plus, we 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

    17 min
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 14, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a second straight record in the price of diesel and a mixed week for spot rates. We’ll also examine home sales, price inflation, sales and inventories in the wholesale sector, and applications for new businesses.

    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
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 7, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a new record high price for diesel and discuss a strong month for job growth in trucking and the economy as a whole. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and examine some indicators of manufacturing, construction, and 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.

    Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast

    Support the show

    23 min
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 31, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss preliminary figures on likely changes in the estimate of employment in the U.S. economy and in trucking. Plus, we review some significant economic indicators that are relevant to freight 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

    27 min
  • Rail Market Update - Week ending August 28, 2026

    In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:

    • Developments related to the UP-NS merger process
    • A recap of recent changes in North American rail traffic levels.

    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
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 24, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we highlight a milestone – for 2026, at least – for diesel prices, and it’s not a welcome one. We also review the latest data on manufacturing output and housing starts 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

    19 min
  • Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 17, 2026

    In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data on retail sales, home sales, and price inflation for both consumers and businesses, including a record change for one trucking sector. We also 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

    21 min

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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…

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