Get the data that sets the tone for the entire trucking industry. Each month, FTR delivers detailed forecasts built from our Freight•cast™ model—quantifying the balance between freight demand and available capacity.

These metrics help you anticipate market shifts, identify tightening or loosening conditions early, and make smarter pricing and operational decisions.

Understand how rate trends vary across van, flatbed, refrigerated, and specialized markets.

You’ll see contract and spot rate expectations broken down by segment so you can benchmark your network performance and negotiate rates with confidence.

Gain a sharper edge by understanding freight trends at the commodity level—not just the industry average.

FTR’s granular forecasts track demand shifts across key sectors like food, metals, energy, and building materials, helping you identify where freight volumes are accelerating or contracting.

With this visibility, you can strategically position your assets, refine your customer mix, and prioritize the lanes that deliver the greatest return on capacity and rate performance.

Labor costs and availability are key to your margins. Each report includes FTR’s analysis of driver pay trends, employment conditions, and productivity metrics—alongside broader economic indicators—to help you plan for recruitment, retention, and profitability.

Each month, you’ll also gain access to FTR’s analyst webinar and detailed data tables, providing the broader economic context behind every trucking forecast.

See how shifts in manufacturing, consumer demand, and fuel prices directly impact freight conditions and rate outlooks.

Give your finance and leadership teams clear visuals that connect economic trends to operational decisions.

Engage directly with FTR’s analysts in live Q&A sessions to turn complex data into actionable strategy.

This level of insight empowers your organization to plan ahead with confidence, ensuring your trucking and budgeting strategies stay aligned with your company’s financial goals.