FTR | State of Freight

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at some data on trucking employment for 2024 ahead of this week’s jobs report and discuss changes in the for-hire carrier population in January. We also review some 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 

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we focus on the housing market, specifically sales of new and existing homes. Plus, we review the latest data from FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse and 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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In this Rail Market Update: 

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

• In-use locomotive request withdrawn 
• Patrick Fuchs appointed Chairman of the STB 
• Canada and Mexico tariffs delayed, with no mention of China 
• 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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In this week’s episode of FTR’sTrucking Market Updatepodcast,wedig into key indicators of health in the industrial, consumer, and housing markets,and we discuss some early takeaways from President Trump’s first couple of daysin officeas well as an important trucking industry development that occurred inanticipation of the incoming administration. Plus, we recap the week in dieselprices 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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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and related transportation industries. We also review the broader labor market as well as international trade and inventories and sales in the wholesale sector 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 

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In this Rail Market Update: 

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

• Port strike averted
• Protential Tariffs
• 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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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review how the for-hire trucking population changed during December and the fourth quarter of 2024 and we address a number of economic indicators for the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors that have been released since our last podcast in mid-December.

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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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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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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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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