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Study: Operational costs of trucking shows dramatic increase in industry costs

The average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2018 increased 7.7% to $1.82.

November 4, 2019

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the findings of its 2019 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.”

Survey reveals driver shortage, Hours of Service rules, driver compensation top industry concerns

For the third year in a row, driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets.

October 7, 2019

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Marietta, Ga., unveiled its annual Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the Top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.

Study quantifies driver detention impacts

ATRI’s analysis found that across the 4-year period, detention frequency and length increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation.

September 4, 2019

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities.

Research identifies e-commerce impacts on trucking industry

Retailers are becoming more flexible in how they transact with consumers by decentralizing their distribution/fulfillment networks to bring inventory closer to consumers.

February 5, 2019

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released an analysis of the impacts that emerging e-commerce trends are having on the trucking industry.

Study: Driver shortage remains trucking industry's top concern

Driver shortage holds firm as the No. 1 issue in the trucking industry.

October 29, 2018

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Austin, Texas, unveiled its Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the Top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.

Research shows trucking industry's operational costs continue to climb

With economic activity strengthening in 2017, the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers increased 6% to $1.69.

October 2, 2018

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the findings of its 2018 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.”

ATRI research quantifies benefits of Hours of Service flexibility

An estimated savings in annual drive time of more than 2.3 million hours could be realized with flexible HOS options.

August 28, 2018

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the results of a new analysis on the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional flexibility when they take required hours of service (HOS) breaks.

GMA hires government affairs V-P., ATRI appoints board director, and more

February 9, 2018

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Here's a recap of this week's personnel changes.

ATRI releases Top 100 list of truck bottlenecks

The analysis, based on truck GPS data from more than 800,000 heavy duty trucks, uses several customized software applications and analysis methods.

January 25, 2018

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.

ATRI appoints new board members, and more personnel changes

December 22, 2016

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The cold food industry experiences significant personnel changes this week.

Clarion UX and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced dates and locations for The NGA Show through 2023. The NGA Show is the place where independent grocers have gathered for over 35 years, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel.

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Study: Operational costs of trucking shows dramatic increase in industry costs

Survey reveals driver shortage, Hours of Service rules, driver compensation top industry concerns

Study quantifies driver detention impacts

Research identifies e-commerce impacts on trucking industry

Study: Driver shortage remains trucking industry's top concern

Research shows trucking industry's operational costs continue to climb

ATRI research quantifies benefits of Hours of Service flexibility

GMA hires government affairs V-P., ATRI appoints board director, and more

ATRI releases Top 100 list of truck bottlenecks

ATRI appoints new board members, and more personnel changes

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