In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the housing sector and review industrial production, which showed significant strength in one specific area. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the show ..read more

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review retail sales, inventories, inflation for consumers and within the supply chain, and business applications in transportation and warehousing. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. Support the show ..read more

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine the employment situation for trucking and the rest of the U.S. economy during March. Plus, we look at job openings and international trade in goods in February and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.   Support the show ..read more

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some unexpected changes in the for-hire carrier population during March and briefly discuss the new EPA rule requiring a phase-in of zero-emissions trucks. Plus, we cover some indicators related to the consumer and industrial sectors and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.  Support the show ..read more

In this Rail Market Update:   FTR's Avery Vise joins the show to discuss the economy and the trucking market. Recent intermodal effects from import shifts may not be temporary.  Economy may not be as bad as expected next year.   The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky.  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.  Support the show ..read more

In this Rail Market Update:   Volumes show limited impact from strike uncertainty.  Labor strife may not be over yet. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky.  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://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show ..read more

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss various indicators related to the industrial and consumer sectors, including industrial production, manufacturing output, retail sales, inventories, and inflation. Plus, we recap a continuation of recent moves in diesel prices and review how a rail strike that didn’t happen affected the spot market for truck freight - or not. 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 yourse ..read more

In this Rail Market Update:   It's all about labor.  Volumes behave normally in the holiday weekend. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky.  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://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show ..read more

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at sales in the wholesale sector during July, general freight and specialized trucking revenues in the second quarter, and diesel prices in the latest week. Plus, we look ahead at the potential for a crazy week in the spot market for truck freight owing to labor difficulties in the rail industry. 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 presentatio ..read more

In this Rail Market Update:   Carload volumes driven by coal over last two weeks.  Service remains below historical averages.   All eyes on labor as NMB calls unions, carriers to DC meeting. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky.  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://freight.ftrintel.com/podcast/ru161 Support the show ..read more