American Transportation Research Institute
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News
Outpouring of appreciation for truckers during crisis may spur lasting change
From President Trump’s Twitter handle to free roadside lunches and children’s Crayola posters, the nation adores truckers hauling groceries and medical supplies during the coronavirus…
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ATRI, OOIDA want fast responses to survey on COVID-19 trucking impacts
Research institute and drivers’ group want to hear from motor carriers and drivers about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and what they would do differently…
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Lack of traffic bottlenecks helps speed freight
Traffic bottlenecks and highway congestion have practically evaporated during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing freight to get to its destination much faster, according to the American…
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Today’s Pickup: Oregon trucking officials retire following whistleblower retaliation scandal
Plus: The Urban Freight Lab does it again
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Infrastructure
North Jersey interchange worst truck bottleneck in U.S.
ATRI’s annual study finds significant congestion up 92% in five years.
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Business
Pilot Flying J launches fuel network targeting small carriers
Pilot Flying J is targeting small trucking fleets with a new fueling network aligned with brands like Marathon Oil’s Speedway commercial fueling locations. It expects…
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News
Lawmakers propose $30M for transport worker ad campaigns
6-year program includes addressing shortage of truck drivers.
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Economics
Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018
The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since…
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Insurance & Risk Management
As fleets adopt technology, the public remains skeptical of safety focus
Fleets have been investing in safety technologies, but the public does not seem to be recognizing this fact, with the majority of Americans believing they…
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Trucking
Federal safety agency warming to automated safety features in heavy-duty trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with the trucking industry to educate small fleets and owner-operators about advanced driver assistance systems that could…
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