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Learn which states experience the greatest seasonal tourism traffic and how vacation travel, national parks, beaches, and major events affect commercial truck traffic across the United States.

July 30, 2026

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States Where Tourist Season Has the Biggest Impact on Commercial Traffic

Tourist traffic doesn’t affect every highway the same way. A beach destination, a ski resort, and a national park can all increase traffic, but ...

February 20, 2026

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ATRI’s Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks for 2026 Put Chicago Back on Top

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 15th annual Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks report, and for drivers who spend their days fighting congestion, ...

Thanksgiving road travel is expected to hit record levels this year, with 73 million Americans driving at least 50 miles. Here is what truck drivers should know about congestion, fuel prices, and the regions expecting the heaviest traffic.

November 21, 2025

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Record Thanksgiving Traffic Expected as 73 Million Hit the Road

If you are planning to run through Thanksgiving week, get ready because the highways are about to feel tight. AAA released its latest holiday ...

New Jersey remains the nation's top freight bottleneck, with Fort Lee’s I-95/SR 4 intersection ranking worst for the seventh year in a row. ATRI’s latest report highlights worsening congestion, rising costs, and the impact on truckers and supply chains.

February 17, 2025

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ATRI Ranks the Worst Freight Bottlenecks of the Year – Here’s Where Truckers Are Slowing Down

For the seventh consecutive year, Fort Lee, New Jersey, has been home to the most congested freight intersection in the United States. According to ...