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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

April 29, 2024

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Van spot rates mixed, flatbed down in the latest week

The total broker-posted rate in the Truckstop system declined by the most in 11 weeks during the week ended April 26 (week 17) as flatbed spot rates dropped and dry van and refrigerated rates moved in oppositive directions. Dry van spot rates fell to their lowest level in nearly a year while refrigerated spot rates posted their sharpest gain since mid-January. Both moves were in keeping with seasonal expectations. Flatbed spot rates fell by the most in a week since early February.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

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TMU

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

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RMU

Updated bi-weekly on Friday, FTR's Jonathan Starks 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.

Weekly Transportation Update

Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economic growth slowed in Q1, but strong goods imports were a factor
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economic growth slowed in Q1, but strong goods imports were a factor
by The FTR Experts
In the first quarter, the GDP saw a notable uptick, rising by 1.6% annually. March witnessed a surge in real spending on goods, while the personal savings rate hit its lowest ...
Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive production was quite strong in March
Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive production was quite strong in March
by The FTR Experts
In March, there was a notable increase in manufacturing output, with automotive production nearing a record high. Nonstore retail led the growth in retail sales, while there was a ...
Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation rose in March at the same rate as February
Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation rose in March at the same rate as February
by The FTR Experts
Consumer inflation is sticky in March. Prices in the supply chain saw a slight increase, but at a slower pace compared to February. Additionally, there's a concern over rising ...

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