FTR | State of Freight
FTR | State of Freight
Latest Episodes
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 processA recap of recent changes in North American rail traffic levels.As this information ...
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 coup...
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 Upd...
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 fr...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 14, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a second straight record in the price of diesel and a mixed week for spot rates. We’ll also examine home sales, price inflation, sales and inventories in the wholesale se...