Rail Update | Challenges

Unlock the power of FTR's Freight•cast™ and AAR's carload commodity groups to make more informed decisions.

Our Rail Update combines powerful data from the industry's leading sources like AAR with the most sophisticated commercial freight forecasting methodology, Freight•cast™, to guide your strategic decision-making.

We are the only company providing a forecast of AAR's carload commodity groups, letting you know exactly where rail freight is heading.

Your organization needs actionable intelligence to understand the competitive landscape for railcar capacity.

Insights to improve your bottom line.

Each month, we scrutinize reliable market data and deliver exclusive forecasts to our clients for:

FTR Rail Shippers Conditions Index
Carload Outlook
Railcar Utilization
Rail Rate Index
Carload Group Forecasts by AAR Commodity Group
Competitiveness to other modes
Exclusive economic forecasts

Concise thought leadership

We've designed the Rail Update service to provide you with the information you need in an easy-to-consume format. Each month, you'll receive:

A PDF report with forecast changes and market updates
Two expertly written commentaries to equip you with the intelligence you need to be your company's thought leader
A monthly freight webinar to expand on the hot topics and forecast risks you should have on your radar

Have additional questions? Select a day on the calendar to schedule a meeting so we can work through your specific challenges.

Quick chats help me understand your pain points better and provide an opportunity to put questions you have in front of our team of experts.

Derek Young - VP, Sales & Marketing

The most comprehensive view of the rail freight landscape