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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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ATRI research reveals COVID-19 impact on trucking industry

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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GPS data shows truck deliveries continue despite COVID-19

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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Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI
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NACV Show partners with ATRI for benchmarking session

The Operational Costs of Trucking session will be presented by Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI.
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Truck driver input needed on truck parking information systems

April 17, 2019
ATRI seeks to standardize truck parking information systems based on driver preferences.

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Driver shortage back on top as trucking industry's biggest concern

Oct. 23, 2017
Dropping one position from its top ranking last year, the upcoming ELD mandate ranked second on the list.
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Increasing driver wages and benefits outpaced lower fuel costs in 2016

Oct. 19, 2017
The American Transportation Research Institute released the findings of its 2017 update on operational trucking costs.
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Industry seeks stakeholders to rank top concerns

Aug. 15, 2017
The results of the 2017 survey will be released at the Annual ATA Management Conference on October 21-24.
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ATRI aims to promote ongoing research efforts

Aug. 4, 2017
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) debuted a new web address - www.truckingresearch.org
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ATRI updates compendium of sustainable freight practices

July 13, 2017
The compendium identifies a number of sustainable practices being used by the trucking industry today.
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ATRI calls for for-hire motor carries operational cost data

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.
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Trucking industry congestion costs top $63.4 billion

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...
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Top 100 most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America

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.
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New research identifies autonomous vehicle impacts on trucking industry

Nov. 16, 2016
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report identifying potential impacts of autonomous vehicle technology on the trucking industry.
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Mandated use of electronic logging devices tops the list of concerns facing 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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Trucking industry's operational costs decline in 2015 driven by fuel prices

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...
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ATRI seeks fleet manager input on fuel economy and fuel usage

June 9, 2016
The survey will be investigating current and future approaches to improving fuel economy in heavy duty truck fleets.
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ATRI presents sleep apnea survey results

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...
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ATRI unveils annual list of top truck freight congestion locations

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.
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ATRI research quantifies impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores

Nov. 10, 2015
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its latest CSA research, assessing the impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores.
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Survey: Hours-of-service are the top concern for the trucking industry for the third straight year

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...
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Trucking industry asked to rank top concerns

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 ...
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ATRI research finds truck operations and safety have been impacted by 34-hour restart provisions

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.
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For-hire motor carriers asked to participate in operational costs survey

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...
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ATRI research documents unsettling demographic trends for the trucking industry

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 ...
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ATRI seeks input on driver-assistive truck platooning

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...
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ATRI research identifies top 10 states that demonstrate superior safety and enforcement performance

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.
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Hours-of-Service rules back as top concern in annual trucking industry survey

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...
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ATRI survey asks industry to provide feedback on top concerns

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.
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ATRI study looks at impact of CMV enforcement disparities on carrier safety performance

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...
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Annette Sandberg appointed to ATRI Board of Directors

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...
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Trucking industry sees $9.2B in congestion costs for 2013

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...
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ATRI identifies problems with FMCSA HOS field study report

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...
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CSA impacts on drivers and law enforcement explored in new ATRI research

Jan. 30, 2014
The American Transportation Research Institute released Compliance, Safety Accountability: Assessing the New Safety Measurement System and Its Implications – 2013 Update; the ...
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ATRI seeks truck driver input on HOS impacts

Sept. 10, 2013
ATRI will also initiate data collection from motor carriers to quantify productivity impacts resulting from the rules changes.
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ATRI releases updated operational costs of trucking report

Sept. 4, 2013
The average marginal cost per mile in 2012 was $1.63, a slight decrease from the $1.71 found in 2011.
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Industry asked to rank top concerns

Aug. 5, 2013
Survey to be unveiled in October.
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New research identifies significant flaws in 34-hour restart benefit cost calculations

June 18, 2013
Actual costs resulting from the restart changes are more than $322 million.
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New research clarifies large truck safety trends

May 30, 2013
The analysis reveals noticeable differences in safety trends between different truck sizes.
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Report underscores trucking's essential role in U.S. economy

May 30, 2013
Trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation.
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New CSA research evaluates industry operational impacts

Dec. 5, 2012
ATRI's latest CSA report examines two year's worth of data collection offering a comprehensive look at the industry.
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34-hour restart rule survey underwat

Nov. 16, 2012
Motor carriers asked to weigh in on 34-hour restart changes
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Research assesses link between CSA and safety

Oct. 9, 2012
The data show that, as a carrier's Driver Fitness record improves, that carrier's crash rate goes up
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RSC technology may improve highway safety

Aug. 14, 2012
RSC technology may result in fewer rollover and jackknife crashes compared to trucks equipped with ESC.
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New research identifies large truck rollover locations

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...
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ATRI launches redesigned website

April 4, 2012
The new website features easier access for information on all of ATRI’s critical industry studies.
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ATRI updates online idling regulations compendium

Jan. 26, 2012
Available in two forms: a cab card for the glove box, and an online version.