FTR | State of Freight
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FTR | State of Freight
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning December 22, 2025
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FTR | Avery Vise
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Episode 345
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review several metrics that suggest that trucking capacity has tightened, including stronger than seasonal performance for spot rates. We also discuss some key economic indicators, including retail sales, home sales, and consumer inflation.
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 presentation.
Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast