FTR | State of Freight
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.
Episodes
662 episodes
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 4, 2024
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 bro...
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Episode 289
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22:49
Rail Market Update - October 31, 2024
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 shi...
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Episode 234
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6:44
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 28, 2024
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 sp...
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Episode 288
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15:00
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 21, 2024
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 Up...
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Episode 287
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17:05
Rail Market Update - Week ending October 18, 2024
In this Rail Market Update: Weekly rail traffic Highlights Lowlights Meridian & Bigbee (MNBR) acquisition UP announces new intermodal terminal&nbs...
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Episode 233
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8:56
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 14, 2024
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....
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Episode 286
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17:49
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 7, 2024
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 addre...
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Episode 285
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20:00
Rail Market Update - Week beginning October 7, 2024
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, J...
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Episode 232
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11:56
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 30, 2024
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...
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Episode 284
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20:33
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 23, 2024
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...
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Episode 283
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21:31
Rail Market Update - Week ending September 20, 2024
In this Rail Market Update: STB growth hearingCarload trafficIntermodal trafficPotential ILA work strike The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower....
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Episode 231
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15:35
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Justin Paris - September 12, 2024
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:BacklogsNew Cars...
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Episode 17
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12:57
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 16, 2024
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 d...
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Episode 282
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16:18
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Justin Paris - September 11, 2024
In this podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Rail Freight Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their topic of discussion are the following:Growth of rail trafficIntermodal...
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Episode 12
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8:07
Conference Series with Guest Speaker David Nahass - September 12, 2024
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 doRail...
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Episode 16
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16:38
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Mary Kearney - September 11, 2024
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 2025Eric Stark...
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Episode 9
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6:19
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Todd Tranausky - September 12, 2024
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 rol...
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Episode 15
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11:02
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Paul Titterton - September 12, 2024
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 GATXPaul's FTR...
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Episode 13
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12:12
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Stefan Loeb - September 11, 2024
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...
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Episode 11
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9:45
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Harris Ligon - September 12, 2024
In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Telegraph's, CEO, Harris Ligon. They discuss the following topics: Telegraph & how they simplify using railRail pulse and telematics
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Episode 14
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16:56
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Bob Babcock - September 11, 2024
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 ...
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Episode 10
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12:17
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Bryan Vaughan - September 11, 2024
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...
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Episode 8
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13:00
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Erin Van Zeeland - September 10, 2024
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 OverviewInternation...
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Episode 6
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15:55
Conference Series with Guest Speaker Rob Hooper - September 10, 2024
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 sessionAtlantic Logist...
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Episode 5
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11:46