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The economy remains trucking’s top concern for the third year in a row, according to ATRI’s annual industry survey. The report highlights shifting priorities for drivers, carriers, and industry stakeholders.

January 6, 2026

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Economy Continues to Top Trucking’s List of Concerns, ATRI Survey Finds

Uncertainty in the broader economy continues to weigh heavily on the trucking industry. For the third year in a row, economic conditions rank as ...

The latest ATRI report confirms what truck drivers already know. After three years of low freight rates and high costs, the freight recession continues to hit the trucking industry hard, with the economy remaining the top concern for both drivers and carriers.

October 30, 2025

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Truckers Feel the Pinch as Freight Recession Continues, ATRI Survey Shows

Truck drivers do not need a research report to tell them how tough the freight market has been lately. Still, the latest findings from ...

April 29, 2025

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ATRI’s 2025 Research Agenda Tackles Critical Trucking Issues

The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) Board of Directors recently convened in Des Moines to finalize its 2025 Top Research Priorities. These priorities, developed ...

Motor carriers can help shape the future of trucking by contributing data to ATRI’s 2025 Operational Costs of Trucking report. Submit your insights confidentially and gain access to benchmarking tools that enhance profitability and efficiency.

February 28, 2025

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Motor Carriers Encouraged to Contribute Insights to ATRI’s 2025 Operational Costs Report

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has officially invited motor carriers to provide data for its benchmark Operational Costs of Trucking report. Shape the ...