ATA economist Bob Costello cites macroeconomic “return to normalcy” as a promising sign for trucking amid stagflation and private fleet growth.
ATRI’s 2024 “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry” report saw truck parking dominate driver concerns, while motor carriers worry more about the economy.
Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.
ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported strong September Class 8 net orders as OEM order books open up for next year.
On a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, spoke about the explosion in nuclear verdicts impacting trucking.
A recent FTR Transportation Intelligence conference highlighted continued poor freight market conditions that are forcing fleets to do more with less.
ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.
A recent ATA Driver Compensation Study shows median truckload driver salaries are up 10% in two years despite the poor freight market.
In this edition: CDL training programs get grants, autonomous trucking faces a setback and Motive releases its August economic study.
While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.
A recent survey by the National Private Truck Council highlighted the growth of private fleets in size, volume and freight value.
Crete Carrier highlighted positive trends in holiday and retail demand as customers stage shipments for Halloween and Christmas.
J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.
Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.
Heartland Express’ Q2 earnings saw a net loss of $3.5 million as it works to improve its operating ratio and profitability
Recent data by Motive suggests the freight recession is closer to an end as more robust June restocking spurs higher July retail sales.
The FMCSA recently delayed rulemaking on truck speed limiters, pre-2000 engine ELD mandates and automatic emergency braking systems to 2025.
ATRI has released a June update to its operational cost of trucking report, which saw significant increases in insurance premiums and truck and trailer payments during 2023.
OOIDA and other industry groups are suing over the EPA Phase 3 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
The FMCSA plans an online survey to determine driver seat belt usage after recent data shows an increase in fatalities from unrestrained drivers.
