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ATRI's latest Operational Costs of Trucking report found average operating costs reached a record $2.336 per mile in 2025 as carriers reduced fleet capacity to offset rising expenses.
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July 28, 2026

ATRI Report Shows Trucking Costs Reached Record High in 2025

The cost of operating a commercial truck reached a record high in...

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FTR will host a free July 9 webinar covering carrier conditions, freight rates, tariffs, inflation, geopolitical developments, and transportation market trends during the second half of 2026.
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June 11, 2026

FTR To Host Free Webinar on Key Transportation Issues In 2026

FTR is inviting transportation professionals to a free webinar on July 9...

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ATA reports the Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4 percent in December, marking a second consecutive monthly gain, though freight volumes remain soft amid continued weakness in manufacturing and construction.
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January 23, 2026

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Posts Modest December Increase

The American Trucking Associations reported a small improvement in truck freight activity...

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Bob Costello to give an economic update at Truckload 2026
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November 11, 2025

Bob Costello to Break Down Trucking Economy at Truckload 2026

Truckload 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for drivers,...

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April 14, 2025

Tariffs Disrupt Trucking’s Fragile Recovery Says ATA Economist Bob Costello

Things were finally starting to look up in trucking. For the first...

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March 28, 2025

February Truck Tonnage Grows by 3%

The trucking industry in the United States recorded a notable 3% increase...

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The truck driver shortage is costing the freight industry $95.5 million per week, with 24,000 unfilled positions leaving trucks idle. Discover the economic impact, regional disparities, and potential solutions to this growing crisis.
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February 21, 2025

Truck Driver Shortage Costs the Freight Industry $95.5 Million Per Week

The freight industry is grappling with a significant truck driver shortage, estimated...

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The OOIDA Foundation's December freight market update indicates potential shifts in the freight industry.
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January 6, 2025

OOIDA Foundation Freight Market Update Highlights Potential Market Shift

The OOIDA Foundation has released its December freight market update, suggesting that...

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