STATE OF FREIGHT TODAY

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Whether you prefer to read updates, listen to podcasts, or take in the most recent webinar, this page is the source for complimentary FTR content covering everything associated with the commercial freight industry.  

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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

March 20, 2023

 

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Spot rates and volume were stable in the latest week

Following the volatility of the prior two weeks, spot rates in the Truckstop system during the week ended March 17 (week 11) returned to the stability that had held sway during most of February. Rates were up slightly in flatbed and refrigerated but down slightly in dry van. Total spot load activity increased 1%. One factor in the stability might be a return to a largely calm weather pattern for the U.S. With winter ending, weather should not play a major role absent natural disasters.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

Updated weekly with downloadable slide decks

Trucking Market Updates Podcast

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

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View the replay of our January complimentary market update, State of Freight: Cutting through the fog.

Rail Market Update Podcast

Updated weekly on Friday's, FTR's Todd Tranausky provides timely updates on rail topics moving the market.

State of Freight podcasts

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Two engaging podcasts to keep you ahead of the competition!

Too many transportation podcasts either continually chase the next hot topic or provide little substance with regards to actionable insights.  

Each week, our VP's of Trucking & Rail provide expert insights on the current state of their respective industries, including a downloadable graphics package so you can stay one step ahead of your competition.

Complimentary Webinar

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FTR State of Freight Webinars:
2023 Cutting Through the Fog

Planning for Transportation Uncertainty

Thursday, January 12, 2023

11 AM - 12 PM EST

8 AM - 9 AM PST

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.

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