‘No reason to worry’ about slowing economy: Costello

The ATA’s Bob Costello says truck sales aren’t adding to capacity, and he challenges the idea that higher wages would solve the driver shortage. AUSTIN, Texas – Bob Costello, the…

Trucking is growing, but watch NAFTA and driver shortage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trucking activity is surging thanks to an array of economic factors in the U.S., but there would be a steep price to pay if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to pull out of NAFTA. “NAFTA trade via truck supports over 46,000 jobs in our industry, including nearly 31,000 truck driver jobs,” the ATA's Bob Costello observed during Omnitracs’ fourth-annual Outlook conference.

Don’t Expect Big Leaps in Truck Tonnage, says ATA.

ARLINGTON, VA - American Trucking Association predicts moderate, normal growth for 2012.

September Truck Tonnage Index Shows Small Gain

ARLINGTON, VA. - Housing starts, which is helping truck tonnage, is being countered by a flattening in manufacturing output and elevated inventories,says Bob Costello.

‘Significant’ Tonnage Drop in August

The American Trucking Associations'For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped in August, and while it hasn't wiped previous gains, it's still a significant drop.

ATA’s July Truck Tonnage Up From 2011, No Change from June

ARLINGTON, VA - The SA index was 4.1 percent higher in July 2012, the largest year-over-year gain since February of this year.

July’s Tonnage Drop ‘Not Surprising’, says Costello

ARLINGTON, VA.- The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for July fell 0.4 percent. That's the first drop since April and comes as no surprise, said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.

The Rising Cost of New Iron

Will equipment become the new diesel? Good chance, says American Trucking Associations' Economist Bob Costello.

Hours of Service, Regulations Will Worsen Driver Shortage

ARLINGTON, VA - If current trends continue, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) said the driver shortage has the potential to grow to 239,000 over the next decade.