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Bob Costello to give an economic update at Truckload 2026

November 11, 2025

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Bob Costello to Break Down Trucking Economy at Truckload 2026

Truckload 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for drivers, fleet owners, and logistics professionals. Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice ...

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 14, 2025

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Tariffs Disrupt Trucking’s Fragile Recovery Says ATA Economist Bob Costello

Things were finally starting to look up in trucking. For the first time in a while, the freight market was showing signs of balance. ...

March 28, 2025

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February Truck Tonnage Grows by 3%

The trucking industry in the United States recorded a notable 3% increase in truck tonnage this February, marking one of its strongest month-over-month improvements ...

The truck driver shortage is costing the freight industry $95.5 million per week, with 24,000 unfilled positions leaving trucks idle. Discover the economic impact, regional disparities, and potential solutions to this growing crisis.

February 21, 2025

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Truck Driver Shortage Costs the Freight Industry $95.5 Million Per Week

The freight industry is grappling with a significant truck driver shortage, estimated at 24,000 unfilled positions, which is leaving many trucks unused. According to ...

The OOIDA Foundation's December freight market update indicates potential shifts in the freight industry.

January 6, 2025

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OOIDA Foundation Freight Market Update Highlights Potential Market Shift

The OOIDA Foundation has released its December freight market update, suggesting that an upcycle for the freight industry may be on the horizon. Building ...