Health & Safety New Jersey freight bottleneck worst for third straight year February 24, 2021 The intersection of I-95 and SR4 in Fort Lee, N.J., remained the top freight bottleneck in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, according to an annual analysis from the…
Transportation Operational costs of trucking fell in 2019 November 24, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – There was a significant decrease in the operational costs of trucking last year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) said Tuesday. “The average marginal cost per mile…
Human Resources What drives trucker compensation low? November 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – In his groundbreaking book Sweatshops on Wheels, published at the turn of the century, Michael H. Belzer argued that truck driver compensation was so low because the…
Human Resources ATRI: Driver shortage is still No.1 issue October 27, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The shortage of drivers remains the most pressing issue affecting the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) said Tuesday. Driver compensation and retention, parking and…
Transportation Law expert: Focus on safety to avert nuclear verdicts June 29, 2020 PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Runaway nuclear verdicts are a reality now, but a leading transportation safety law expert believes fleets could avert mega awards by enforcing a strict safety protocol.
Transportation ECONOMIC WATCH: Survey confirms Covid-19’s negative impact on trucking May 5, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. – The Covid-19 pandemic already had a considerable negative impact on the U.S. trucking industry, according to a survey released Tuesday. The poll of nearly 5,100 people…
Transportation ECONOMIC WATCH: ATRI data show see-saw truck activity April 22, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. – There was a spike in truck activity from early February into March in six U.S. states, but demand has since fallen, the American Transportation Research Institute…
Transportation NACV Show session to shine light on benchmarking data August 6, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will new offer insights into the operational costs of trucking during a presentation at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV…
Health & Safety Drivers asked to weigh in on truck parking information systems April 9, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – Truck drivers are asked to offer insight into their preferences for data formats and delivery mechanisms of truck parking availability information. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)…
Regulations Report indicates fuel savings come from use of variety of technologies October 17, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – A study has determined that the median fleet-wide fuel economy is 6.5 miles per gallon, and that the number was achieved through the use of a variety…
Business Management Driver costs now higher than fuel costs, says ATRI September 26, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says due to lower fuel prices, the trucking industry’s operational costs declined in 2015. Releasing the findings from the 2016 update…
Business Management Top 10 US freight congestion sites December 17, 2014 Arlington, Va. — A landmark in New Jersey has claimed the top slot in the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) list of most congested locations. ATRI looked at over 250…
Human Resources ATRI appoints new chair October 20, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has a chair. Judy R. McReynolds has been named to replace Steve Williams as head of the board of directors. Williams,…
