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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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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning November 4, 2024
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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 broadly, review consumer spending and inventories, and discuss the economy in the third quarter. Plus, we rec…
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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 shipping season. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is pres…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 28, 2024
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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 spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Truc…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 21, 2024
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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 Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome…
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In this Rail Market Update: Weekly rail traffic Highlights Lowlights Meridian & Bigbee (MNBR) acquisition UP announces new intermodal terminal Record setting imports at POLB The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indic…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 14, 2024
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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. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and examine the latest data from…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 7, 2024
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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 address a big – but perhaps temporary – change in the spot market and warning signs over future fuel costs. The…
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Rail Market Update - Week beginning October 7, 2024
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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, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ww…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 30, 2024
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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 for durable manufactured goods. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck fr…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 23, 2024
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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 freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this in…
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Rail Market Update - Week ending September 20, 2024
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In this Rail Market Update: STB growth hearing Carload traffic Intermodal traffic Potential ILA work strike The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Downloa…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Justin Paris - September 12, 2024
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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: Backlogs New Cars Covered Hoppers & Tank Cars Leasing Market Outlook 2024 FTR Conference Recap Support the show…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 16, 2024
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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 diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s…
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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 traffic Intermodal Labor issues Visiting Auburn students Support the showVon FTR
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker David Nahass - September 12, 2024
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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 do Railroad Equipment Finance Conference in March 2025 FTR State of Freight Symposium and the FTR/RFC Leasing & Equipment Forum in November…
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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 2025 Eric Starks session title at the FSA Conference Mary's FTR Conference takeaway Support the show…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Todd Tranausky - September 12, 2024
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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 role with FTR Mike Tryon Service issues Todd deals with: Rail service transparency Mexico & "Nearshoring" First mile/last mile …
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Paul Titterton - September 12, 2024
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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 GATX Paul's FTR Conference experience Rolling Stock Market How we are entering a new, more stable market Support the show…
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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 at NS Importance of understanding rail is a network industry Action on growth in the rail industry - not just talk Support the…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Harris Ligon - September 12, 2024
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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 rail Rail pulse and telematics Fleet utilization The desire to grow the rail business Support the showVon FTR
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Bob Babcock - September 11, 2024
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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 to the FTR Transportation Conference Growth in the railroad industry What the shipper expects in car tracking and delivery Model rail…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Bryan Vaughan - September 11, 2024
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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 the FTR Conference? Economy Equipment Market Growth & Interest Rates Support the show…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Erin Van Zeeland - September 10, 2024
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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 Overview International Activity Inventories Cargo Theft Owner-Operators Support the showVon FTR
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Rob Hooper - September 10, 2024
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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 session Atlantic Logistics company information & next 5 to 10 yrs Market Predictions Support the showVon FTR
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In this podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Truck Freight Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their topic of discussion are the following: Economy & Inflation Optimization - increasing efficiency and doing better with what they have currently Freight Market - hit or miss Cargo Theft Support the …
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Gwen Brown - September 10, 2024
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with NTDA, President, Gwen Brown. They discuss the following topics: 34th Annual NTDA Conference FTR Trailer Dealer Survey Trailer Dealers & Suppliers Support the showVon FTR
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker David Spencer - September 10, 2024
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Arrive Logistics, VP of Market Intelligence, David Spencer. They discuss the following topics: The session at the FTR Conference - Trucking Across the Southern Border Investments in Nearshoring Challenges with cross-borders Support the show…
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Conference Series with Guest Speaker Jeff Tucker - September 10, 2024
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In this podcast, FTR's Chairman of the Board, Eric Starks, sits down with Tucker Worldwide Company, CEO, Jeff Tucker. They discuss the following topics: Tucker Worldwide Company's history "What is the New Normal in Trucking" Thoughts on smaller carriers and owner-operators. Support the showVon FTR
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In this podcast, FTR's Eric Starks and Justin Paris recap what they learned on Truck Equipment Day of the FTR Transportation Conference 2024. Some of their takeaways: It's not a great market, but people seem to believe we are at the bottom and are cautious but looking forward. Inventories are very high all around. People are trying to figure out wh…
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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 9, 2024
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we delve into payroll employment for trucking, related sectors, and the U.S. as a whole. Plus, we review job openings, trade, and construction, and we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of …
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