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    The American Transportation Research Institute and its predecessor organization the ATA Foundation have been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954.

    ATRI, part of the American Trucking Associations Federation, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

    ATRI's primary mission is to conduct research in the field of transportation, with an emphasis on the trucking industry's essential role in a safe, efficient, and viable transportation system.

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    April 23, 2020
    From February into March, the data shows a spike in truck activity; the analysis further documents the impacts of the stay-at-home orders that shut down major segments of the ...
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    March 25, 2020
    “Not only are trucks continuing to move, but they are doing so at speeds well in excess of normal traffic patterns,” said Rebecca Brewster, president and COO, ATRI.
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    The Operational Costs of Trucking session will be presented by Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI.
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    April 17, 2019
    ATRI seeks to standardize truck parking information systems based on driver preferences.

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    Oct. 23, 2017
    Dropping one position from its top ranking last year, the upcoming ELD mandate ranked second on the list.
    Oct. 19, 2017
    The American Transportation Research Institute released the findings of its 2017 update on operational trucking costs.
    Aug. 15, 2017
    The results of the 2017 survey will be released at the Annual ATA Management Conference on October 21-24.
    Aug. 4, 2017
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) debuted a new web address - www.truckingresearch.org
    July 13, 2017
    The compendium identifies a number of sustainable practices being used by the trucking industry today.
    June 1, 2017
    The results of this data collection, combined with the previous Operational Costs of Trucking reports, will yield nine full years (2008 - 2016) of trucking cost information.
    May 16, 2017
    Traffic congestion tended to be most severe in urban areas, with 88 percent of the congestion costs concentrated on only 17 percent of the network mileage, and 91 percent of the...
    Jan. 25, 2017
    For the second straight year, Atlanta's "Spaghetti Junction," the intersection of Interstates 285 and 85 North is the most congested freight bottleneck in the country.
    Nov. 16, 2016
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report identifying potential impacts of autonomous vehicle technology on the trucking industry.
    Oct. 4, 2016
    The looming implementation date of the federal mandate on the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) topped the list of trucking industry concerns, with more than 65 percent...
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    Sept. 26, 2016
    This research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2015 providing trucking industry stakeholders with a high-level benchmarking tool, and government agencies...
    June 9, 2016
    The survey will be investigating current and future approaches to improving fuel economy in heavy duty truck fleets.
    May 26, 2016
    With data from more than 800 commercial drivers, ATRI's report is the first to quantify the costs and other impacts that truck drivers are experiencing as they address diagnosis...
    Nov. 18, 2015
    The 2015 Congestion Impact Analysis of Freight-Significant Highway Locations assesses the level of truck-oriented congestion at 250 locations on the national highway system.
    Nov. 10, 2015
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its latest CSA research, assessing the impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores.
    Oct. 19, 2015
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry's not-for-profit research institute, today unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing...
    Aug. 6, 2015
    The annual survey, commissioned by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with ...
    April 29, 2015
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the results of a new analysis of the safety and operational impacts from the 34-hour restart provisions.
    April 19, 2015
    The survey seeks to capture basic cost information from for-hire motor carriers such as driver pay, fuel costs, insurance premiums and lease or purchase payments. Carriers are...
    Dec. 4, 2014
    ATRI’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that the trucking industry is disproportionately dependent on employees 45 years of age or older, many of whom will retire in ...
    Nov. 18, 2014
    The data collection effort seeks both truck driver and motor carrier input on the specific use scenarios and price points that might accrue from truck platooning, also known as...
    Oct. 21, 2014
    This analysis highlights the Best Practices of leading safety innovators in the enforcement community — providing direct benefits to both industry and enforcement partners.
    Oct. 8, 2014
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North...
    Aug. 12, 2014
    The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue.
    Aug. 4, 2014
    The analysis documents the necessity for some flexibility in developing enforcement strategies specific to a state’s needs, but also confirms that state enforcement disparities...
    May 22, 2014
    Sandberg, CEO of TransSafe Consulting, previously served as Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) following her nomination by President George...
    May 1, 2014
    Research institute ATRI utilized motor carrier financial data along with billions of anonymous truck GPS data points to calculate congestion delays and costs on each mile of Interstate...
    April 23, 2014
    The American Transportation Research Institute released the findings of its independent evaluation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s field study report on the...
    Jan. 30, 2014
    The American Transportation Research Institute released Compliance, Safety Accountability: Assessing the New Safety Measurement System and Its Implications – 2013 Update; the ...
    Sept. 10, 2013
    ATRI will also initiate data collection from motor carriers to quantify productivity impacts resulting from the rules changes.
    Sept. 4, 2013
    The average marginal cost per mile in 2012 was $1.63, a slight decrease from the $1.71 found in 2011.
    Aug. 5, 2013
    Survey to be unveiled in October.
    June 18, 2013
    Actual costs resulting from the restart changes are more than $322 million.
    May 30, 2013
    The analysis reveals noticeable differences in safety trends between different truck sizes.
    May 30, 2013
    Trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation.
    Dec. 5, 2012
    ATRI's latest CSA report examines two year's worth of data collection offering a comprehensive look at the industry.
    Nov. 16, 2012
    Motor carriers asked to weigh in on 34-hour restart changes
    Oct. 9, 2012
    The data show that, as a carrier's Driver Fitness record improves, that carrier's crash rate goes up
    Aug. 14, 2012
    RSC technology may result in fewer rollover and jackknife crashes compared to trucks equipped with ESC.
    May 22, 2012
    The database, which covers 31 states, provides valuable insight into the location of high frequency rollover locations to both public transportation officials and the trucking...
    April 4, 2012
    The new website features easier access for information on all of ATRI’s critical industry studies.
    Jan. 26, 2012
    Available in two forms: a cab card for the glove box, and an online version.