FTR | State of Freight

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update, we review another bit change in spot market rates. Also, we summarize the latest actions related to tariffs and address data on vehicle sales, wholesale inventories, and business applications. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices.  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 [https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast]  Support the show [http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast]

In the July 10 episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update podcast with Joseph Towers: 🔺 Trade & Tariff Developments 🌏 Trade Realignment & Import Trends 🚢 Port Utilization Trends 🚆 Rail Traffic Update (Week Ending July 5, 2025) 🎧 Final Notes The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  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://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast [https://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast] Support the show [http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast]

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine the latest payroll employment and carrier population data related to for-hire trucking and discuss a big week for spot rates. Plus, we look at the broader labor market, dig more into the latest trade data, and recap the week in diesel prices as usual.  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 [https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast] Support the show [http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast]

This episode focuses on a flurry of pro-trucker policy actions from the Department of Transportation, including a national audit of non-domicile CDL practices, withdrawal of a speed limiter rule, and two new pilot programs that allow more flexible hours-of-service. FMCSA also committed to expanding truck parking, modernizing its complaint system, and cracking down on double brokering. On the data front, diesel prices declined after recent gains, while spot rates—especially for dry van and reefer—rose in late June. Avery Vise also analyzes housing market softness, a drop in consumer spending, mixed trade flows, and a surge in aircraft-driven durable goods orders.  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 [https://freight.ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast] Support the show [http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast]

In this episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, host Joseph Towers covers: * FTR Conference: Sept. 8–11 in Indianapolis — trucking and rail focus. * Tariffs & Geopolitics: * U.S. tariffs may return July 8. * Risk of Strait of Hormuz closure could spike oil prices, similar to past global shocks. * Rail Traffic (Week Ending June 21) * Tariff Impact: * U.S. metal traffic ↑; Canada ↓ — shows expected shift due to steel/aluminum tariffs. The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  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://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast [https://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast] Support the show [http://www.ftrintel.com/podcast] Support the show [http://www.FTRintel.com/podcast]