Welcome to Industry Connections — meet the team behind the analysis. This series spotlights the FTR experts who power our forecasts and insights across freight, equipment, and the broader economy. From trucking to rail to intermodal, these are the analysts, economists, and researchers interpreting the data and helping you make sense of what’s next. Get to know the people behind the models — and the thinking behind the trends.
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Justin Paris and the Art of Seeing Freight Trends Before They Happen
Explore insights from Justin Paris on turning freight data into actionable intelligence. Learn how hands-on experience and curiosity drive FTR's forecasting power.
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Driving Strategic Clarity: How Derek Young Helps Clients Turn Freight Data Into Action
Discover how Derek Young, FTR's VP of Sales and Marketing, transforms freight data into actionable insights for transportation executives. Learn about his journey and approach to making data valuable.
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How FTR’s Joseph Towers Helps the Rail Industry Decode Supply, Demand, and What’s Next
Discover how FTR's Joseph Towers decodes rail industry data into actionable insights, shaping the future of freight transportation.
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Turning Data Into Direction: Meet FTR’s Dan Moyer
Discover how FTR’s Senior Analyst Dan Moyer turns complex data into actionable insights for the freight industry in this engaging interview with Eric Starks.
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From Mental Health to Market Intelligence: A Conversation with FTR’s COO, Jami Sargent
An insightful conversation with Jami Sargent on her journey to FTR, data analysis, and solving business challenges.
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From Data to Decisions: Eric Starks on the Heart and History of FTR
Eric Starks discusses the evolution of FTR’s Freight•cast™ model, leadership, and the importance of unbiased, data-driven market intelligence in the transportation industry.
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Inside FTR’s Forecasting Brain: A Conversation with CEO Jonathan Starks
Explore a conversation with FTR CEO Jonathan Starks about his journey and insights into transforming freight data into actionable intelligence for the transportation industry.
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The Power of Market Intelligence: A Conversation with Avery Vise
Explore how Avery Vise transforms raw freight data into actionable insights, driving smarter decisions in the ever-changing transportation industry. Discover FTR's unique approach to market intelligence.