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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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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we address the new mandatory CDL downgrade process and how it might affect the market. We also review 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 …
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In this Rail Market Update we’ll talk through: the presidential election ARCI results the port strikes in Canada weekly 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 …
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we consider a range of impacts on trucking from the election of President Trump. We also examine data on international trade in goods, wholesale inventories and sales, and nonresidential construction. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The T…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of capacity in trucking, including payroll employment and changes in the for-hire carrier population. We also examine the U.S. labor market more broadly, review consumer spending and inventories, and discuss the economy in the third quarter. Plus, we rec…
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In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. Joseph covers how traffic levels have shifted for different carriers, especially as we move beyond the port strike and peak shipping season. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is pres…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the divergence of home sales depending on whether they are new or previously occupied. We also look at manufacturing orders 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 Truc…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors 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…
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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 indic…
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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…
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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…
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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://ww…
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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 fr…
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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 in…
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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. Downloa…
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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 Support the show…
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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…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Railroad Financial Corporation, President, David Nahass. They discuss the following topics: Railroad Financial Corporation and what they do Railroad Equipment Finance Conference in March 2025 FTR State of Freight Symposium and the FTR/RFC Leasing & Equipment Forum in November…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Kottke Trucking, Director of Sales, Mary Kearney. They discuss the following topics: Food Shippers of America Conference - March 2025 Eric Starks session title at the FSA Conference Mary's FTR Conference takeaway Support the show…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Americas Styrenics, Logistics Procurement Manager, Todd Tranausky. They discuss the following topics: Todd's new role at Americas Styrenics and past role with FTR Mike Tryon Service issues Todd deals with: Rail service transparency Mexico & "Nearshoring" First mile/last mile …
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with GATX Corporation, Executive VP & President Rail North America, Paul Titterton. They discuss the following topics: Paul's history at GATX Paul's FTR Conference experience Rolling Stock Market How we are entering a new, more stable market Support the show…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Stefan Loeb, VP of Business Development, and First & Final Mile Markets, Norfolk Southern. They discuss the following topics: His title, and new role at NS Importance of understanding rail is a network industry Action on growth in the rail industry - not just talk Support the…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation's, President and CEO, Bob Babcock. They discuss the following topics: Why Bob keeps coming back to the FTR Transportation Conference Growth in the railroad industry What the shipper expects in car tracking and delivery Model rail…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Modern Rail Capital (MRC), VP of Sales Marketing & Business Development, Bryan Vaughan. They discuss the following topics: Why does MRC sponsor the FTR Conference? Economy Equipment Market Growth & Interest Rates Support the show…
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Schneider National, Sr. VP/GM, Logistics and Chief Commercial Officer, Erin Van Zeeland. They discuss the following topics: Market Overview International Activity Inventories Cargo Theft Owner-Operators Support the showAv FTR
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In this podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Truck Freight Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their topic of discussion are the following: Economy & Inflation Optimization - increasing efficiency and doing better with what they have currently Freight Market - hit or miss Cargo Theft Support the …
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Atlantic Logistics, CEO, Rob Hooper. They discuss the following topics: Intermodal: Poised for Growth or Stuck in Normal session Atlantic Logistics company information & next 5 to 10 yrs Market Predictions Support the showAv FTR
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Tucker Worldwide Company, CEO, Jeff Tucker. They discuss the following topics: Tucker Worldwide Company's history "What is the New Normal in Trucking" Thoughts on smaller carriers and owner-operators. Support the showAv FTR
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