FTR | State of Freight
FTR | State of Freight
Latest Episodes
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...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 6, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we recap a record-setting week in the spot market and the latest in diesel prices. We also review changes in payroll employment for trucking and the U.S. economy as a whole and loo...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 29, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and review advance data on trade in goods and retail inventories. Plus, we recap the week in diesel ...
Rail Market Update - Week ending June 26, 2026
In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers: Weekly rail trafficA deeper dive into intermodal’s strengthAs this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along a...
Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 22, 2026
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review notable changes in the spot market for truck freight and for diesel prices and discuss key economic indicators related to the housing and consumer sectors.The Truc...