FTR | State of Freight
FTR | State of Freight
Latest Episodes
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 3, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look back at the U.S. economy in the second quarter of this year and review encouraging indicators of the industrial, consumer, and construction sectors. The Truckin...
Rail Market Update - Week ending July 27, 2026
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: UP’s second submission of required supplemental merger information.ARCI new car indicatorsWeekly rail trafficAs this ...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 27, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into notable changes related to diesel and petroleum pricing and to the spot market for truck freight. We also review some key indicators of the industrial and housing secto...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 20, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss the huge reversal in diesel prices over the past couple of weeks and a host of key economic indicators related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 13, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss EPA’s proposed changes in NOx emissions regulations, a milestone for trucking market conditions from the carrier perspective, notable changes in diesel prices and the sp...