trucking economy
Career Driver Launches Mobile App, Powered by Truck Drivers USA, to Bring Drivers and Carriers Together in One Connected Hiring Ecosystem
Truck Drivers USA (TDUSA), a leading two-sided platform that connects millions of drivers with carriers hiring nationwide, recently announced its partnership with Career Driver, a hire...
ATRI Report Shows Trucking Costs Reached Record High in 2025
The cost of operating a commercial truck reached a record high in 2025 as fleets continued to face rising expenses across nearly every...
FTR To Host Free Webinar on Key Transportation Issues In 2026
FTR is inviting transportation professionals to a free webinar on July 9 that will focus on several of the issues currently shaping freight...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Posts Modest December Increase
The American Trucking Associations reported a small improvement in truck freight activity to close out the year, with its Truck Tonnage Index rising...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
