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FTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 28, 2025In 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 welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and in...2025-07-2920 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 21, 2025In 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrinte...2025-07-2224 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 14, 2025 In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update, we review another bit change in spot market rates. Also, we summarize the latest actions related to tariffs and address data on vehicle sales, wholesale inventories, and business applications. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices. 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: https://ftrintel.com/trucking...2025-07-1516 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 7, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine the latest payroll employment and carrier population data related to for-hire trucking and discuss a big week for spot rates. Plus, we look at the broader labor market, dig more into the latest trade data, and recap the week in diesel prices 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....2025-07-0828 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 30, 2025This episode focuses on a flurry of pro-trucker policy actions from the Department of Transportation, including a national audit of non-domicile CDL practices, withdrawal of a speed limiter rule, and two new pilot programs that allow more flexible hours-of-service. FMCSA also committed to expanding truck parking, modernizing its complaint system, and cracking down on double brokering. On the data front, diesel prices declined after recent gains, while spot rates—especially for dry van and reefer—rose in late June. Avery Vise also analyzes housing market softness, a drop in consumer spending, mixed trade flows, and a surge in aircraft-driven dura...2025-07-0123 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 23, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some big changes in the fuel and petroleum markets in the wake of big developments in the Middle East. We also examine some key data related to the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and 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 presen...2025-06-2421 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 16, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some alarming pricing data out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics related to trucking insurance as well as pricing more broadly in the U.S. economy. We also revisit trucking revenues for the first quarter in light of more detailed data, examine the latest data from the FMCSA’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 Vise. As...2025-06-1720 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 9, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest employment data for trucking and related sectors and review the broader employment picture for the economy. We also revisit international trade in goods now that we have more detailed data and review a closely watched indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector. 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 ar...2025-06-1019 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 2, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest figures on imports and exports of goods and look at data on consumer spending, inventories, and orders for manufactured goods. Plus, we discuss the entry and exit of for-hire carriers in May 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 the graphs and indicators yoursel...2025-06-0422 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 26, 2024In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review several important developments in Washington related to trucking. We also examine revenues for trucking in the first quarter and sales for new and existing homes in April. 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 PDF...2025-05-2718 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 19, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and retail sectors and discuss the latest pricing data for consumers and businesses. 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: https://ftrint...2025-05-2018 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 12, 2025 In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss the temporary trade deal between the U.S. and China and revisit trade data for March now that we have more detailed data. 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.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/truc...2025-05-1318 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning May 5, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss so much stuff that it is too unwieldy to list it all here, but it includes the latest data on payroll employment in trucking and changes in the for-hire carrier population in April. 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 indicators yoursel...2025-05-0630 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 28, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss the Trump administration’s new policy on English proficiency and its exploration of tariffs or quotas regarding heavy-duty trucks. We also review the latest data from FMCSA’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse and address key indicators of the housing and manufacturing sectors. 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 alo...2025-04-2921 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 21, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors and discuss the latest Trump administration move in trade policy. 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https...2025-04-2216 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 14, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review sales of autos and light trucks, the latest data on pricing for consumers and businesses, inventories and sales in the wholesale sector, applications for new businesses, and construction spending. 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....2025-04-1524 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning April 7, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into the latest figures on payroll employment in trucking and changes in the population of active for-hire trucking firms. We also review the labor situation for the U.S. more broadly, examine more detailed information on imports during February, and consider how the manufacturing sector performed in March. Plus, we discuss the ongoing U.S. trade war 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 Presid...2025-04-0922 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 31, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data on imports and exports, consumer spending, inventories, manufacturing orders, and sales of new homes. 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 indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucki...2025-04-0122 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 24, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into key indicators of the industrial and housing 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 welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show2025-03-2513 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 17, 2025In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine retail sales, job openings, business applications, and pricing for consumers and businesses, including for trucking services. We also revisit trucking revenues in the fourth quarter of last year and for all of 2024 and check in on tariffs. 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 gr...2025-03-1820 minFTR | State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week Beginning March 10, 2025In 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 and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the show2025-03-1119 min
Supply Chain 24/7 PodcastExamining the trucking market with FTR’s Avery ViseIn this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Avery Vise, Vice President of Trucking for FTR Transportation Intelligence.2024-12-1031 min
Meet Me for CoffeeTrimble Insight - Day 3, Pt. 1The last day of the Trimble Insight Conference was packed with great podcast content! We heard from some awesome industry experts on a variety of topics, here is a preview:Avery Vise - VP of Trucking at FTR gave us an economic and freight market overview, covering economic data points to watch, the state of truck capacity, and the outlook for a freight market recovery. Michael Kornhauser - Sector VP at Trimble Transportation talked about the importance of aiding with change management, and how they ensure they create technology t...2024-09-2540 minMeet Me for CoffeeTrimble Insight 2024 - Day 3, Pt. 2The last day of the Trimble Insight Conference was packed with great podcast content! We heard from some awesome industry experts on a variety of topics, here is a preview:Avery Vise - VP of Trucking at FTR gave us an economic and freight market overview, covering economic data points to watch, the state of truck capacity, and the outlook for a freight market recovery. Michael Kornhauser - Sector VP at Trimble Transportation talked about the importance of aiding with change management, and how they ensure they create technology t...2024-09-2544 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP146 Riding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver PoolOn today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show o...2024-02-2936 min
Taking The Hire RoadRiding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver PoolOn today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show o...2024-02-2934 minTaking The Hire RoadShould Recruiters Pull Back in This Freight Economy?On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Avery Vise, Vice President of Trucking for FTR. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!Follow Taking The Hire Road on Apple PodcastsFollow Taking The Hire Road on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Trucking for MillennialsFreight in the Eyes of a Forecaster w/ Avery Vise VP of Trucking for FTR IntelligenceThis episode will give you inside on today's trucking market through the expertise of Avery Vise, VP of Trucking for FTR Intelligence, which provides qualitative analysis with historical and moadal-specific insights to help trucking companies, freight brokerages and shippers evaluate market risks and identify market opportunities. In this episode, Avery shares his perspective about what's happening in the U.S. economy and what that means for transportation now and what we could expect in the next 6-12 months. We also ask him about a recent report that has caught FTR's radar, the recent influx of n...2021-08-1658 min
FTR State of FreightTrucking Market Update - Week of May 25, 2020We feature relatively encouraging news related to spot freight, employment, and housing. Host Avery Vise talks about manufacturing orders, which aren’t rosy at all, and about diesel prices, which have changed direction for the first time this year.2020-05-2916 min