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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

September 30, 2024

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Spot rates largely follow seasonal expectations

 Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system ticked up a fraction of a cent during the week ended September 27 (week 39) as rates for each of the principal equipment types moved much as they usually do during comparable weeks. Dry van and flatbed rates moved higher as they had done during week 39 in the past four years. Refrigerated spot rates fell as they almost always do during the week. The week’s spot metrics showed few clear signs of a market impact from Hurricane Helene.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

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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.

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Registration is now open for our Complimentary Webinar - State of Freight:  Q4 2024 Food Industry Economic & Transportation Update.

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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.

Weekly Transportation Update

Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending was sluggish in August as inflation cooled
Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending was sluggish in August as inflation cooled
by The FTR Experts
In August, consumer spending increased slightly by 0.1%, while the U.S. saving rate rose due to data revisions. The PCE price index continued to cool, and retail inventories ...
Weekly Transportation Update: The Fed cuts the target federal funds rate by half a point
Weekly Transportation Update: The Fed cuts the target federal funds rate by half a point
by The FTR Experts
In recent economic news, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a point, aiming to stimulate growth. Manufacturing output showed signs of recovery in August, while ...
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 142,000 payroll jobs in August; the unemployment rate edges lower.
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 142,000 payroll jobs in August; the unemployment rate edges lower.
by The FTR Experts
In August, the U.S. added 142,000 payroll jobs, and the unemployment rate eased to 4.2%. Despite this, job openings hit their lowest level since January 2021, and the ISM ...

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