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ATRI approved its 2026 trucking research priorities, including safety coaching, regulatory analysis, driver health, state benchmarking, and weather impacts.

April 21, 2026

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ATRI Sets 2026 Research Priorities, Includes Weather Event Impacts on Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute has approved its 2026 Top Research Priorities. The priorities were identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee at its annual ...

ATRI is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 Research Advisory Committee, inviting truck drivers and industry professionals to help shape the research priorities that guide the trucking industry.

January 30, 2026

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ATRI Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Research Advisory Committee

The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking new members for its next Research Advisory Committee term, opening the door for trucking professionals to influence ...

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 ...

April 30, 2025

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ATRI Announces 2025 Research Agenda to Tackle Industry Challenges

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has set its sights on addressing the trucking industry’s most pressing challenges with its 2025 research priorities. Recently ...

white semi trucks on highway, ATRI Truck Driver Survey

September 25, 2024

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ATRI Seeks Insights on Changing Truck Driver Demographics

Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting research to understand the make-up of the U.S. truck driver population and how ...

green semi truck with white trailer, atri survey on cargo theft

September 20, 2024

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Truck Drivers: Help ATRI Tackle Cargo Theft by Taking the Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is extending an invitation to carriers to participate in an important survey about cargo theft. Launched in August, ...