A new industry survey is now open, giving motor carriers a chance to weigh in on how telematics is being used across day-to-day operations.
The American Transportation Research Institute is collecting input from motor carriers to better understand how telematics data is shaping performance tracking, safety decisions, and maintenance planning.
This effort is part of a larger research initiative titled Capitalizing on Telematics, which was selected by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee in 2025 as a top priority. The goal is to capture what is actually working in the field and where technology is headed next.
What the Survey Is Looking At
The survey focuses on how fleets are currently using telematics systems and what kind of value they are getting from that data.
That includes:
- How performance metrics are tracked across drivers and equipment
- Ways telematics is being used to improve safety outcomes
- The role of data in maintenance planning and reducing downtime
- Emerging tools and capabilities that fleets are starting to adopt
The research is aimed at building a clearer picture of how data is being turned into real operational improvements.
“The result of this research will be a best practices guide for leveraging telematics data to improve overall performance, with a focus on safety, operations, and maintenance metrics,” ATRI said.
How to Participate
Motor carriers can take part in the survey through ATRI’s online survey here. Responses are confidential and will be used strictly for research purposes.
The survey is open for a limited time, with a deadline set for April 17.
