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Trucking’s Annual Congestion Costs Rise to $108.8 Billion
Trucking’s Annual Congestion Costs Rise to $108.8 Billion Traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2022 according to the latest Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). This finding, part of ATRI’s ongoing highway performance measurement research, marks a new record-high national…
Read MoreEconomy Once Again Trucking’s Top Concern
Economy Once Again Trucking’s Top Concern The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its 20th annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading concerns. This year’s list includes the Economy, Truck Parking, Lawsuit Abuse Reform, Insurance Cost and Availability, and rising four spots from last year, Battery Electric Vehicles. You can…
Read MoreATRI Seeks Insights on Changing Truck Driver Demographics
ATRI Seeks Insights on Changing Truck Driver Demographics The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting research to understand the make-up of the U.S. truck driver population and how it is changing over time. This brief survey will seek insights on professional and personal aspects of truck drivers today, enabling ATRI to understand the shifts…
Read MoreFMCSA Grants Oregon’s CDL Exemption
FMCSA Grants Oregon’s CDL Exemption On Sept. 25, FMCSA granted a five-year exemption to the Oregon Department of Transportation (Oregon) from the CDL rules concerning acceptable proof of citizenship. ODOT requested the exemption from the proof of citizenship CDL requirements to be allowed to issue standard commercial learner permits (CLPs) and CDLs, rather than issuing…
Read MoreTrucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns
Trucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched the 2024 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 20th year, ATRI’s annual analysis not…
Read MoreTrucking Joins Fight Against Fentanyl
Trucking Joins Fight Against Fentanyl Through ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation and Facing Fentanyl’s united effort, trucking companies have the opportunity to purchase trailer wraps with fentanyl PSAs featuring messages from families who have lost loved ones to illicit fentanyl poisonings. To help maximize the impact of the campaign and expand its reach to as many…
Read MoreATRI’s 2024 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks
ATRI’s 2024 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks ATRI has released its 2024 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks, which shows very little change aside from increased congestion. Ft. Lee, NJ took the top spot as the worst bottleneck in the country. The ATRI report offers a disturbing picture for professional truck drivers as its 2023 data shows congestion…
Read MoreHoliday Driving Tips from Professional Drivers
Holiday Driving Tips from Professional Drivers The American Trucking Associations and professional drivers from ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program are encouraging the estimated 115.2 million people traveling over the holiday season this year to put safety first as they make their journeys. Read more CategoriesCategories Select Category Advocacy General Infrastructure & Project Updates Legislative Update…
Read MoreCARB Extends Reporting Deadline for Clean Truck Check Program
CARB Extends Reporting Deadline for Clean Truck Check Program The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is extending the Clean Truck Check reporting deadline to January 31, 2024, to allow vehicle owners additional time to complete their initial fleet reporting and meet the 2023 compliance fee payment requirements. To access the reporting database to complete your…
Read MoreATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks
ATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks Oregon, Washington Make List of ATRI’s Top Truck Bottlenecks – Again While New Jersey claims the dubious honor of having the worst bottleneck in the country, Oregon and Washington weren’t spared. Coming in at #28 (again) on ATRI’s 2023 Top Truck Bottlenecks is I-5 at I-84 in Portland. While officially attributed to…
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