Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 31, 2026

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss preliminary figures on likely changes in the estimate of employment in the U.S. economy and in trucking. Plus, we review some significant economic indicators that are relevant to freight 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...