Thank you for a successful 2025 Conference! Save the date for August 31 - September 3, 2026.

September 8-11, 2025

Thanks to our speakers and attendees for another fantastic conference!

Save the date: August 31 - September 3, 2026

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Freight Insights Without the Noise

Missed the 2025 FTR Transportation Conference? Click here for your one-stop hub for catching up—from quick-hitting 10 Minute Takes to analyst-led breakout sessions that explain the “how” behind our forecasts.

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What’s Ahead for Transportation in 2026

Be sure to save your seat for FTR’s 2026 Outlook Webinar. Our experts will break down the major economic, trade, and freight trends shaping the year ahead, including how tariffs, capacity dynamics, and shifting policy signals could influence your strategy. If you want a sharper view of what’s coming and how to plan for it, this is the session you won’t want to miss.

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If you are already planning to attend the Rail Equipment Finance Conference in La Quinta, we invite you to stay an extra day and join us for the 2026 FTR Rail Equipment Finance Symposium. This focused, data-driven session delivers the latest intelligence on freight demand, equipment cycles, and economic conditions—giving you the clarity and strategic insight needed to navigate the year ahead with confidence. It is an ideal way to extend your time in La Quinta and walk away with even deeper perspective on the forces shaping the rail equipment market.

Ten Minute Takes

Our Leadership Team sat down with attendees during the Conference for quick, engaging conversations — capturing fresh perspectives on freight, equipment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future.

Stability and Shifts in Rail Finance: A Conversation with David Nahass

by Eric Starks, Chairman of the Board

Explore insights from the FTR Transportation Conference on railcar financing, market trends, and leasing shifts with industry experts David Nahass and Eric Starks.

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Covered Hoppers and the Future of Rail Leasing with Bryan Vaughan

by Eric Starks, Chairman of the Board

Explore insights on covered hoppers, grain market dynamics, and rail leasing innovations from Eric Starks's conversation with Bryan Vaughan at the 2025 FTR Transportation Conference.

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Shelli Austin on Intermodal Opportunities Amid Uncertainty

by Jami Sargent, COO

Shelli Austin discusses intermodal opportunities and challenges amid market uncertainty in this insightful FTR Conference podcast episode.

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