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FTR | State of Freight

State of Freight is a series of industry resources from FTR, the leader in market intelligence and forecasting for the North American freight transportation industry. FTR podcasts provide updates for the Trucking and Rail markets, as well as the broader economy. Each podcast includes a slide deck of graphs that can be used in presentations or for internal analysis. For show downloads and to signup for more State of Freight content, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.

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19:31

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 10, 2025

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2025/03/11

In this week's episode we tackle the following topics:Payroll employment for trucking and related sectorsTariff update and January imports follow-upDiesel and petroleum marketsSpot market conditions and the Latest economic indicatorsMortgage ratesNew orders for durable manufactured goodsConsumer spendingRetail inventories The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs

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Rail Market Update - Week ending March 7, 2025

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2025/03/07

The latest episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, hosted by Joseph Towers, recaps insights from the Rail Equipment Finance Conference and discusses ongoing uncertainties in the industry. A key takeaway from the event was the widespread hesitancy among industry players—shippers, OEMs, lessors, and component providers—due to shifting tariff policies. Recent tariff developments include the implementation of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and an additional 10% on Chinese imports,

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21:33

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 3, 2025

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2025/03/04

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some striking data reflecting how the treat of tariffs has affected international trade and examine what happened with the for-hire carrier population in February. We also address a couple of key indicators of the manufacturing sector and data on consumer spending, retail inventories, and sales of new homes. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by

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18:13

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning February 24,...

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2025/02/25

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review data related to the housing market and the number of applications for new businesses, including those in transportation and warehousing. We also discuss revenues for the trucking industry in the fourth quarter and all of 2024 and data on truck border crossings last year. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery

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Rail Market Update - February 20, 2024

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2025/02/21

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include: Rail Equipment Finance ConferenceTariff UpdateWeekly Rail TrafficFreight RAILCAR Act of 2025 The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF:

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18:47

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning February 17,...

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2025/02/18

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the industrial and consumer economy, including manufacturing output, retail sales, and inventories. Plus, we review pricing in the consumer and business sectors – including for trucking – and recap the week in the spot market for truck freight.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look

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23:44

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning February 10,...

FTR | State of Freight ·

2025/02/11

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into payroll employment for trucking, highlighting the outcome of an annual benchmark revision of the data. We also look at non-payroll employment in trucking and at the employment situation for the broader economy. Plus, we review international trade, wholesale inventories and sales, and construction spending, and we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.The Trucking Market Update is

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11:55

Rail Market Update - Week ending February 7, 2025

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2025/02/07

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:TariffsWeekly traffic reportsThe Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcastSupport the show

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25:40

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning February 3, 2025

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2025/02/04

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at some data on trucking employment for 2024 ahead of this week’s jobs report and discuss changes in the for-hire carrier population in January. We also review some key indicators of the industrial and consumer sectors and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are

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16:57

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning January 27, 2025

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2025/01/28

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we focus on the housing market, specifically sales of new and existing homes. Plus, we review the latest data from FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by

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Rail Market Update - Week ending January 24, 2025

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2025/01/24

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:In-use locomotive request withdrawn Patrick Fuchs appointed Chairman of the STB Canada and Mexico tariffs delayed, with no mention of China Rail Traffic The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF

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24:42

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning January 20, 2025

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2025/01/22

In this week’s episode of FTR’sTrucking Market Updatepodcast,wedig into key indicators of health in the industrial, consumer, and housing markets,and we discuss some early takeaways from President Trump’s first couple of daysin officeas well as an important trucking industry development that occurred inanticipation of the incoming administration. Plus, we recap the week in dieselprices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of

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24:41

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning January 13, 2025

FTR | State of Freight ·

2025/01/14

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and related transportation industries. We also review the broader labor market as well as international trade and inventories and sales in the wholesale sector and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along

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Rail Market Update - Week ending January 10, 2025

FTR | State of Freight ·

2025/01/10

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:Port strike avertedProtential TariffsRail Traffic The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcastSupport the show

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18:56

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning January 6, 2025

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2025/01/07

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review how the for-hire trucking population changed during December and the fourth quarter of 2024 and we address a number of economic indicators for the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors that have been released since our last podcast in mid-December.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and

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11:21

Rail Market Update - Week ending Dec 20, 2024

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2024/12/20

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:Rail trafficIntermodal pull-forwardProposed TariffsPotential Port Strike The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF:

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning December 16,...

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2024/12/18

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dive into some key indicators of the industrial and consumer sectors, including industrial production and retail sales, and examine the latest data regarding price inflation, international trade, business applications, and construction. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is

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43:51

Rail Market Update - Special Guest - Jim Pang -...

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2024/12/12

This Week on the Rail Market Update Podcast: A Special Interview!We’re shaking things up this week with a unique episode! Join Joseph as he sits down with Jim Pang, VP of Services Strategy & Head of Digital Products at Trinity Rail.Don’t miss this engaging and insightful episode—tune in now!Support the show

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21:49

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning December 9, 2024

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2024/12/10

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and changes in the for-hire carrier population. We also examine the broader U.S. labor market and discuss some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing markets. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to

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13:57

Rail Market Update - December 5, 2024

FTR | State of Freight ·

2024/12/06

In this Rail Market Update: Get the latest on weekly rail traffic, with a focus on intermodal activity. This week's topics include:Rail trafficCanadian port strikeEast/Gulf Coast port strikeProposed tariffs The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF:

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