FTR | State of Freight
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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.
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Recent episodes
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 28, 2026
· 13 min
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 Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise.
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 21, 2026
· 17 min
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 freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 14, 2026
· 21 min
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 sector, and applications for new businesses. The Trucking
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 7, 2026
· 23 min
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a new record high price for diesel and discuss a strong month for job growth in trucking and the economy as a whole. Plus, we recap the week in the spot market for truck freight and examine some indicators of manufacturing, co
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 31, 2026
· 27 min
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss preliminary figures on likely changes in the estimate of employment in the U.S. economy and in trucking. Plus, we review some significant economic indicators that are relevant to freight and recap the week in diesel prices an
Rail Market Update - Week ending August 28, 2026
· 10 min
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 is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 24, 2026
· 18 min
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we highlight a milestone – for 2026, at least – for diesel prices, and it’s not a welcome one. We also review the latest data on manufacturing output and housing starts and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight as usual. T
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 17, 2026
· 20 min
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data on retail sales, home sales, and price inflation for both consumers and businesses, including a record change for one trucking sector. We also recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freig
Rail Market Update - Week ending August 14, 2026
· 7 min
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: Eleventh Circuit court of appeals upholds the FRA’s rule on two-person crewsWeekly rail trafficAs this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the P
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 10, 2026
· 24 min
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment for trucking and for the broader economy in July and review international trade data for June. Plus, we recap the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Upd