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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 - October 6, 2025

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Spot rates rise for all equipment types in the latest week

Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system increased for all equipment types during the week ended October 3 (week 39). Dry van and refrigerated spot rates each rose by the most in five weeks, and flatbed spot rates posted their strongest gain since May. Dry van and flatbed spot rates rose in consecutive weeks for the first time since late June. Solid gains in van loads and still-high flatbed loads resulted in the strongest overall spot volume since the week after International Roadcheck week in May.

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Trucking & Rail Updates from FTR

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TMU _Avery_ Podcast Graphics - Updated 5.28.24

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

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FTR_FSA webinar_Oct 2025_v2 Watch Recording

Tariffs. Capacity. Driver supply. What’s next for food shippers in 2026? Watch the replay of our webinar for the answers.

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Updated biweekly on Fridays, FTR's Joseph Towers provides timely updates on rail topics moving the market.

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Most Recent Orders & Indices

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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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State of Freight TODAY Articles

Rail and Intermodal Update: CSX Leadership Changes, STB Legal Challenges, and Traffic Trends

Rail and Intermodal Update: CSX Leadership Changes, STB Legal Challenges, and Traffic Trends

by Joseph Towers, Sr. Analyst, Rail
CSX leadership changes, STB legal challenges, and mixed rail traffic trends highlight the current dynamics in the rail and intermodal market.
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Class 8 Truck Orders Climb Month-to-Month, But Industry Pressures Keep Outlook Cautious

Class 8 Truck Orders Climb Month-to-Month, But Industry Pressures Keep Outlook Cautious

by Dan Moyer, Sr. Analyst, Commerical Vehicles
Class 8 truck orders rise in September but remain below average, with industry challenges and trade tensions creating a cautious outlook for the trucking market.
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Turning Data into Decisions: Inside FTR’s Market Intelligence Masterclass

Turning Data into Decisions: Inside FTR’s Market Intelligence Masterclass

by Derek Young, VP of Sales & Marketing
Discover how FTR’s Market Intelligence Masterclass helps businesses turn data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making in a volatile freight market.
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