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title: What sectors are driving growth for carload?
description: Chemicals had a rough start to the year due to weather but has seen improvement and should run well through the end of the year.
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# [What sectors are driving growth for carload?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/carload-sectors-sept)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Sep 8, 2021 2:23:48 PM

Todd Tranausky discusses the sectors that are driving growth in carload.

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our July State of Freight webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

Key Takeaways:

- Chemicals had a rough start to the year due to weather but has seen improvement and should run well through the end of the year.
- Metals are another bright spot, continuing to run at a strong level despite disruptions in automotive.

 

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