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 18, 2023

 

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Spot rates fall for all equipment types in the latest week


Following three straight weekly gains, total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system posted their largest decrease since mid-July during the week ended September 15 (week 37). Rates declined substantially for all equipment types, led by refrigerated, which had risen about 29 cents over the prior seven weeks. Dry van also gave back a large portion of that segment’s rate gains over the past six weeks. Flatbed’s rate decrease represented a return to a downward trend after two weeks of gains.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

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Trucking Market Updates Podcast

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

2023  FSA & FTR Webinar SOF Today

Registration for the Food Shippers of America & FTR: Q4 2023 Food Industry Economic and Transportation Update Webinar is now open.

Rail Market Update Podcast

Updated weekly on Friday's, FTR's Todd Tranausky 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: Freight Economy Sinks as Overall Economy Grows
Weekly Transportation Update: Freight Economy Sinks as Overall Economy Grows
by The FTR Experts
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Weekly Transportation Update: Historically Strong Auto Output Falls in Short-Term
Weekly Transportation Update: Historically Strong Auto Output Falls in Short-Term
by The FTR Experts
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Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years
Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years
by The FTR Experts
Core consumer inflation in June was tamest since August 2021. Pricing for freight transportation services fell in June, led by truckload. Diesel prices rise as crude oil hits its ...

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