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FTR | State of Freight

FTR | State of Freight

Hosted by FTR

Episodes

30

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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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August 14, 2026Episode 2736 min

Rail Market Update - Week ending August 14, 2026

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: Eleventh Circuit court of appeals upholds the FRA’s rule on two-person crewsWeekly rail trafficAs 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-podcastSupport the show

August 12, 2026Episode 37723 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 10, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment for trucking and for the broader economy in July and review international trade data for June. Plus, we recap the latest 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-podcastSupport the show

August 5, 2026Episode 37625 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 3, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look back at the U.S. economy in the second quarter of this year and review encouraging indicators of the industrial, consumer, and construction sectors. 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-podcastSupport the show

July 31, 2026Episode 2729 min

Rail Market Update - Week ending July 27, 2026

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: UP’s second submission of required supplemental merger information.ARCI new car indicatorsWeekly rail trafficAs 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-podcastSupport the show

July 28, 2026Episode 37527 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 27, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into notable changes related to diesel and petroleum pricing and to the spot market for truck freight. We also review some key indicators of the industrial and housing sectors.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-podcastSupport the show

July 21, 2026Episode 37418 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 20, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss the huge reversal in diesel prices over the past couple of weeks and a host of key economic indicators related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we recap the week in 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-podcastSupport the show

July 14, 2026Episode 37326 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 13, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss EPA’s proposed changes in NOx emissions regulations, a milestone for trucking market conditions from the carrier perspective, notable changes in diesel prices and the spot market for trucking freight, and a handful of general economic indicators.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-podcastSupport the show

July 7, 2026Episode 37224 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 6, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we recap a record-setting week in the spot market and the latest in diesel prices. We also review changes in payroll employment for trucking and the U.S. economy as a whole and look at some key indicators of the industrial and construction sectors.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-podcastSupport the show

June 30, 2026Episode 37121 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 29, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and review advance data on trade in goods and retail inventories. 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-podcastSupport the show

June 25, 2026Episode 2707 min

Rail Market Update - Week ending June 26, 2026

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: Weekly rail trafficA deeper dive into intermodal’s strengthAs 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-podcastSupport the show

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