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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 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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November 6, 2026Episode 38922 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 2, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into key indicators of the industrial, consumer, housing, and construction sectors and review U.S. economic performance for the third quarter. 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 Support the show

October 30, 2026Episode 27610 min

Rail Market Update - Week ending October 30, 2026

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: Upcoming events ARCI results Potential California port strike Rail traffic update 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

October 29, 2026Episode 38814 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 26, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we veer into another mode by discussing intermodal volume in the context of dry van spot rates. Plus, we discuss residential construction 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

October 21, 2026Episode 38723 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 19, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key economic indicators of the housing, industrial, and consumer sectors, including a revision of retail sales figures that paints a significantly different picture – not just for sales but for inventories as well. 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 Support the show

October 21, 2026Episode 27612 min

Rail Market Update - Week ending October 16, 2026

In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update , host Joseph Towers covers: High-level changes in North American rail traffic activity Key changes in the international intermodal environment 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

October 15, 2026Episode 38616 min

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 12, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review data related to international trade, construction, and the wholesale sector and recap the latest 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-podcast Support the show

October 7, 2026Episode 27512 min

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

October 7, 2026Episode 38521 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

September 30, 2026Episode 38412 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

September 22, 2026Episode 38316 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