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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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14:05

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 27, 2025

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2025/10/28

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the limited economic indicators we have during the government shutdown, including figures on consumer inflation and sales of existing homes. Plus, we examine some surprising data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse 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

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14:37

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 20, 2025

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2025/10/21

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the new tariffs that will be imposed on medium- and heavy-duty trucks as of November 1. Plus, we recap the latest week for mortgage rates, 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 downloading the

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Rail Market Update - Week ending October 17, 2025

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2025/10/17

New Mexican regulation: Requires GPS tracking (updating every 30 seconds) and large QR codes on all U.S. petroleum exports to Mexico transported by rail or truck. Railcars without GPS must comply within 30 days — a tight and challenging timeline. QR code mandate: Took effect September 25, 2025, giving shippers only 20 business days to apply codes after receiving them from the government.Traffic Trends: Total North American rail traffic rose 0.3% YoY — carloads up 1.5%, intermodal down 0.8%.Commodity

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17:32

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 13, 2025

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2025/10/15

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine English language proficiency violations since they became an out-of-service violation in June. 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 follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF:

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16:35

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning October 6, 2025

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2025/10/07

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we consider a few non-governmental economic indicators since that’s about all we have for now. Plus, we discuss the latest on truck tariffs and changes in the for-hire carrier population in September. 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 presented, you are welcome to follow

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9:52

Rail Market Update - Week ending October 3, 2025

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2025/10/03

This weeks Rail Market Update covers:Leadership Shift at CSX: Joe Hinrichs departs, Steve Angel steps in as CEO, raising questions about future strategy.STB in the Spotlight: Robert Primus files lawsuit over wrongful termination; operations slowed by the government shutdown.Traffic Trends Mixed: Total North American rail traffic up slightly (+0.8%); intermodal growth (+2.2%) driven mainly by easy comparisons, while carloads (-0.6%) continue to struggle across most commodities.Regional Highlights: CN

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14:51

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 29,...

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2025/09/30

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data on home sales, international trade, consumer spending, and inventories. Plus, we discuss some major news out of Washington related to trucking 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

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 22,...

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2025/09/23

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key freight-related economic indicators, including manufacturing production, retail sales, and inventories. Plus, we recap the week in 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 and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the

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Rail Market Update - Week ending September 19, 2025

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2025/09/19

This week in the Rail Market Update:STB Developments: President Trump nominated Dick Closter to replace Marty Oberman on the Surface Transportation Board and renominated Michelle Schultz, while Robert Primus continues to contest his firing. These moves come as the STB prepares to weigh the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern transcontinental merger. Rail Traffic Trends: For the week ending September 13, North American rail traffic was down 0.9% y/y. Carloads declined in coal, forest products,

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 15,...

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2025/09/16

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review a preliminary revision in employment data and how it might affect how we view trucking capacity. We also revisit trucking industry revenues during the second quarter and consider government data on pricing for consumers and businesses, including for freight transportation services, insurance, and trailers. 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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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 8,...

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2025/09/09

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine payroll employment in trucking and in the broader economy and look at economic indicators related to manufacturing and trade. Plus, we 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 at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation. D...

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning September 1,...

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2025/09/03

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review changes in the for-hire trucking firm population in August and dig into indicators related to manufacturing, consumption and inventories. 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 follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 25, 2025

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2025/08/26

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we consider the consequences of a single truck crash and review revenues for the trucking industry during the second quarter. Plus, we discuss several key metrics related to the housing market 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 and look at

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 18, 2025

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2025/08/19

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest figures on industrial production and manufacturing output, retail sales, vehicle sales, inventories and pricing for consumers and the supply chain. Plus, we recap the week for 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

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 11, 2025

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2025/08/12

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review data on trade and wholesale inventories, discuss the latest developments on tariffs, and address the latest data from FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse. 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 presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and

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Rail Market Update - Week ending August 8, 2025

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2025/08/08

In this week's episode of our Rail Market Update, Joseph talks about: Biggest industry news: Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, potentially creating the first coast-to-coast Class I railroad since 1869, with insight into timelines and competitive possibilities.Rail traffic trends: Total North American volumes up 3.6% y/y; strong carload growth led by grain, autos, and coal, while intermodal gains remain modest.ARCI results: Q2 2025 railcar deliveries and orders both ticked higher,

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 4, 2025

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2025/08/05

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review payroll employment and population changes related to trucking and discuss other data on employment, trade, manufacturing, and consumption as well as economic data for Q2. 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 presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 28, 2025

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2025/07/29

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at key indicators of the housing market and demand for manufactured products and we review some of the latest trade deals. Plus, we examine the latest data on pre-employment queries of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse 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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9:21

Rail Market Update - Week ending July 25, 2025

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2025/07/25

This week, Joseph Towers discusses potential Class I mergers—Union Pacific with Norfolk Southern and BNSF with CSX—which could reshape U.S. rail but face steep regulatory hurdles. He also covers new U.S. trade moves with Japan and the EU.Rail traffic rose 5.4% YoY, led by gains in grain, motor vehicles, and coal. Intermodal volumes are also up, especially for CSX and Canadian carriers. Year-to-date rail traffic is up 2.9%, driven by intermodal strength.Plus, a reminder: the FTR Conference is just

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24:32

Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 21, 2025

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2025/07/22

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors, including manufacturing output, retail sales, inventories, and residential construction. Plus, we recap the latest 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

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