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 - July 14, 2025

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Spot rates fall back to typical levels in the latest week 

A week after spot rates for van equipment saw abnormally large increases, they fell much more than usual for the week of the year. Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated equipment plunged during the week ended July 11 (week 27) after huge gains during Independence Day week. Spot rates for both equipment types fell by the most during a comparable week since 2014. A drop in flatbed spot rates matched a week in May for the largest in a week since June 2023. 

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

Updated weekly with downloadable slide decks

TMU _Avery_ Podcast Graphics - Updated 5.28.24

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

2025 July SOF Comp. Webinar _SOF Today_Replay

Navigate the Shifting Economic Landscape with Confidence. Watch the replay of this enlightening webinar.

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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

Economic Crosswinds Intensify Amid July Tariff Turbulence
Economic Crosswinds Intensify Amid July Tariff Turbulence
by FTR Analysts
Tariff threats, slowing consumer spending, and weakening business investment signal rising economic uncertainty in July 2025.
Spot Market Snapshot: Van and Reefer Rates Spike Amid Holiday Week Volatility
Spot Market Snapshot: Van and Reefer Rates Spike Amid Holiday Week Volatility
by Avery Vise, VP of Trucking
Spot market rates for dry van and refrigerated freight surged during the July 4th week, driven by holiday demand and market volatility. Discover the trends and implications in our latest analysis.
Driving Strategic Clarity: How Derek Young Helps Clients Turn Freight Data Into Action
Driving Strategic Clarity: How Derek Young Helps Clients Turn Freight Data Into Action
by Eric Starks, Chairman of the Board
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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