STATE OF FREIGHT TODAY

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Truckstop & FTR Spot Pressure Heat Map

Load Volumes & Spot Rates

Learn more about the TruckStop & FTR U.S. Spot Pressure Heatmap at this knowledgebase article:
https://help.ftrintel.com/knowledge/faq-spot-pressure-heatmaps

Spot Market Insights - June 30, 2025

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Van spot rates rise as expected in the latest week

Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system saw their strongest overall increase in 10 weeks during the week ended June 27 (week 25) as rates rose for all equipment types. The increase for dry van spot rates was the largest in five weeks while the refrigerated spot rate gain was the largest in six weeks. Flatbed rates also ticked up slightly in a week that – in recent years, at least – usually sees lower rates. Solid gains in van equipment spot rates are almost a given during late June.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

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Updated weekly on Tuesday, FTR's Avery Vise provides timely updates on key trucking topics moving the market.

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Updated biweekly on Fridays, FTR's Joseph Towers provides timely updates on rail topics moving the market.

Most Recent Orders & Indices

Class 8 Orders


New class 8 truck orders are normally a leading indicator of the state of the economy. Follow our preliminary order updates to understand the direction of the economy and commercial vehicle production.

Trailer Orders


Strong freight demand dictates the need for new trailers. Follow our preliminary trailer orders to monitor the underlying health of freight and track the demand for new equipment.

 

Trucking Conditions Index

This exclusive FTR metric combines millions of data points known to influence truck fleet behavior to provide one index measuring the industry's health.

 

Shippers Conditions Index

This exclusive FTR metric combines millions of transportation data points into one index to help shippers understand rate pressure across the industry.

State of Freight TODAY Articles

Rail & Intermodal Roundup: What to Watch This Week
Rail & Intermodal Roundup: What to Watch This Week
by Joseph Towers, Sr. Analyst, Rail
Get insights on the latest rail and intermodal traffic trends, including commodity shifts and geopolitical impacts, from FTR's Joseph Towers in our bi-weekly update.
Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms
Shippers Conditions Index Holds Steady – But Uncertainty Looms
by Avery Vise, VP of Trucking
Stay updated on the latest trends in the freight market as FTR's Shippers Conditions Index remains steady amid looming uncertainty.
Nonstore Retail’s Share of Total Spending Hits a Milestone
Nonstore Retail’s Share of Total Spending Hits a Milestone
by Avery Vise, VP of Trucking
Discover how non store retail continues to thrive, hitting new milestones as traditional retail sectors struggle.

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