FTR | State of Freight

In this Rail Market Update: 

•  Weekly rail traffic 
  • Highlights 
  • Lowlights 
•  Meridian & Bigbee (MNBR) acquisition 
• UP announces new intermodal terminal 
• Record setting imports at POLB 

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 price inflation for consumers and businesses and discuss indicators surrounding international trade, the wholesale sector, and business formation in transportation. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and examine the latest data from the FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse. 

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 review payroll employment for September, including for the trucking industry and related sectors, and recap some indicators related to manufacturing and construction. Plus address a big – but perhaps temporary – change in the spot market and warning signs over future fuel costs.

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: 

• U.S. port strikes 
•  Weekly rail traffic 
  • Highlights 
  • Lowlights 

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 examine changes in the for-hire carrier population in September and the third quarter and review the latest data on consumer spending, retail inventories, home sales, and orders for durable manufactured goods. 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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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into a host of indicators related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we look at notable developments in both 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: 

• STB growth hearing
• Carload traffic
• Intermodal traffic
• Potential ILA work 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 podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Rail Equipment Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their topic of discussion are the following:

• Backlogs
  • New Cars
• Covered Hoppers & Tank Cars
• Leasing Market Outlook
• 2024 FTR Conference Recap

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review seasonally adjusted revenues for trucking in the second quarter and government data on pricing for freight transportation services in August. 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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In this podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Rail Freight Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their topic of discussion are the following:

• Growth of rail traffic
• Intermodal
• Labor issues
• Visiting Auburn students

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