
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... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 732 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the continued surge in both diesel prices and spot rates and discuss some key metrics related to capacity, including payroll employment in trucking and orders for Class 8 truck... more
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we recap the week in diesel and crude prices and in the spot market for truck freight. We also review the latest data on new applications for trucking authority and discuss nonresidentia... more
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we revisit diesel and crude prices and related changes in the spot market for truck freight. We also address sales of new homes, pricing at the producer level, inventories and sales in t... more
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:
• The impact of Iran on rail traffic
• Container activity at the Port of Los Angeles
• Weekly traffic update
The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Jos... more
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The content focuses on the latest developments in the trucking and rail markets, offering insights that are essential for industry professionals. Through updates, the analysis covers trends such as employment changes, regulatory impacts, economic indicators, and market fluctuations. Notably, discussions on significant legislative changes and their ramifications for freight transportation reveal a depth of understanding of the industry. The incorporation of data visualizations amplifies the learning experience, making it a unique resource for listeners seeking to keep pace with the constantly evolving freight landscape.
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