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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

March 25, 2024

 

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Total spot rates are slightly higher in the latest week

The total broker-posted spot market rate in the Truckstop system edged higher during the week ended March 22 (week 12). Total rates have risen for three straight weeks – the first streak of that length this year – although the cumulative increase over that period is less than 3 cents. Dry van spot rates increased while refrigerated and flatbed rates declined. Total load postings rose in the latest week, but a sharp increase in flatbed volume offset decreases in volume for van equipment.

Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

Updated weekly with downloadable slide decks

TMU

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

Transportation Outlook SOF Webinar -SOF Today LP

View the replay of our January complimentary market update, State of Freight: Transitioning to Growth in 2024.

RMU

Updated bi-weekly on Friday, FTR's Jonathan Starks 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.

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