ATRI News Updates

The average cost to operate a truck in 2025 was $2.336 per mile — the highest since ATRI’s Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking was launched in 2016.

Overhaul helped law enforcement recover a $187,000 shipment of designer goods in New Jersey. The criminals used strategic tactics to steal a blind load.

Truckers across the U.S. are having freight stolen at a rate amounting to $18 million each day, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking governors and mayors to identify their worst traffic bottlenecks to obtain federal assistance to ease congestion.

Theft is becoming more sophisticated and members of Congress are trying to help carriers, but fleets can protect themselves and their customers.

American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster will retire in early 2027 after 34 years with the organization, including 25 as its leader.

Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director, provided an overview of the council’s efforts to support FMCSA’s ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.

Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.

Chicago’s Interstate 294 at I‑290/I‑88 has been named the nation’s top freight bottleneck in 2026, according to a new analysis from the American Transportation Research Institute.