Now in its 22nd year, the survey asks participants to rank the industry’s most pressing concerns and identify potential strategies for addressing them. ATRI uses the results to produce its annual Top Industry Issues Report, which highlights the priorities identified by different segments of the trucking industry.

The 2026 survey will remain open through Oct. 2, with results scheduled to be released on Oct. 18 during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Survey Compares Priorities Across the Industry

One of the distinguishing features of ATRI’s annual report is its comparison of responses from truck drivers and motor carriers.

The research organization analyzes how different groups rank industry issues, providing insight into where priorities align and where they differ. The report also tracks changes over time, allowing the industry to see which concerns have become more or less significant from year to year.

Drivers Encouraged to Share Their Perspectives

Bob Bramwell, an America’s Road Team Captain and professional driver for ABF Freight, encouraged drivers to participate in the survey and use it as an opportunity to highlight the issues affecting them most.

“ATRI’s annual survey gives all truck drivers a collective voice,” Bramwell said. “If your top concern is the lack of truck parking, driver compensation, detention at customer facilities, driver training, infrastructure or something else, this is your chance to bring those issues to light and have your voice heard.”

He also encouraged drivers to share the survey with others in the industry to help broaden participation.

Results Help Shape Industry Discussions

ATRI’s annual Top Industry Issues Report is widely referenced throughout the trucking industry by carriers, industry associations, policymakers and researchers.

Past reports have identified issues such as truck parking, detention, driver compensation, lawsuit abuse, infrastructure and fuel prices among the industry’s highest priorities, while also tracking how those concerns change over time.

Drivers, carriers and other industry stakeholders interested in participating can complete the survey by clicking here before the Oct. 2 deadline.

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Make Your Voice Heard in Trucking

The annual survey asks participants to rank the most pressing concerns facing the trucking sector and share potential strategies for addressing each challenge. Feedback collected helps identify trends and areas needing attention across the nation’s supply chain.

“For over 20 years, the industry has relied on the annual Top Industry Issues Survey to highlight the critical issues facing our nation’s supply chain,” said Dennis Dellinger, American Trucking Associations chair and Cargo Transporters president, CEO. “ATRI’s research provides an opportunity for thousands of trucking industry professionals, from drivers to executives, to weigh in on the most challenging topics that affect our day-to-day operations and collectively decide on the most promising strategies for addressing each.”

Tracking Shifts in Industry Priorities

Now in its 21st year, the survey not only ranks issues but also provides insights into how priorities differ between motor carriers and professional drivers. It allows stakeholders to monitor trends over time, understanding which concerns are gaining importance and which are decreasing in criticality.

“ATRI’s annual survey allows truck drivers to make our collective concerns known,” said Lloyd Howell, an America’s Road Team Captain and professional truck driver for TCW Inc. “Whether your top challenge is truck parking, driver compensation, detention at customer facilities, traffic congestion, or something else, this is your chance to bring those issues to light. Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey and encourage your peers to do so also.”

Survey Timeline and Results

The 2025 Top Industry Issues Survey will remain open until October 10. Results will be shared on October 26 during the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California.

Industry professionals are encouraged to participate in the survey by visiting ATRI’s official survey page [here]. Input from drivers, carriers, and other stakeholders is critical in shaping strategies that strengthen the industry and address the challenges affecting daily operations.

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