American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

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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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The American Transportation Research Institute asks those to list top issues of concern along with potential solution strategies, allowing stakeholders to monitor those issues...
Sept. 14, 2021
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The average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2019 decreased 9.3 percent to $1.65.
Nov. 24, 2020
The American Transportation Research Institute and the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association Foundation identify industry impacts and provide recommendations for fleets...
May 5, 2020
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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 ...
April 23, 2020
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“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.
March 25, 2020
The report identifies the role of local, state, and federal government activities and the impact such actions have in the development of autonomous trucks.
Jan. 21, 2020
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The Operational Costs of Trucking session will be presented by Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI.
Aug. 7, 2019
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.
July 30, 2019
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ATRI seeks to standardize truck parking information systems based on driver preferences.
April 17, 2019
The trucking industry is in a position to adapt to and prosper from consumer-driven trends, as the more fragmented retail ecosystem has forced retailers to become more reliant...
Feb. 6, 2019

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The non-profit trucking research organization has launched its 20th annual issues survey. Stakeholders will have through Sept. 27 to add their thoughts on the biggest issues in...
Aug. 27, 2024
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The research organization is calling for responses to their annual Top 10 Industry Issues Survey, which has called attention to the driver shortage, truck parking, and technician...
Aug. 30, 2023
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The American Transportation Research Institute found energy grid supply and demand, battery-electric vehicle weight and cost, and more could hinder fleet adoption for now.
Dec. 12, 2022
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The American Transportation Research Institute found that company culture and training structure are important to adults ages 18-25, according to a new report.
July 15, 2022
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The 2021 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking documents the effect that the pandemic had on overall operating costs, such as driver compensation, fuel costs, insurance...
Nov. 29, 2021

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The organization hopes to support solid, thorough and scientifically valid analyses to address major industry problems.
Oct. 26, 2018
The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue.
Aug. 21, 2018
The American Transportation Research Institute Board of Directors approved the 2018 Top Research Priorities.
April 11, 2018
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Dropping one position from its top ranking last year, the upcoming ELD mandate ranked second on the list.
Oct. 23, 2017
The American Transportation Research Institute released the findings of its 2017 update on operational trucking costs.
Oct. 19, 2017
The results of the 2017 survey will be released at the Annual ATA Management Conference on October 21-24.
Aug. 15, 2017
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) debuted a new web address - www.truckingresearch.org
Aug. 4, 2017
The compendium identifies a number of sustainable practices being used by the trucking industry today.
July 13, 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.
June 1, 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...
May 16, 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.
Jan. 25, 2017
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report identifying potential impacts of autonomous vehicle technology on the trucking industry.
Nov. 16, 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...
Oct. 4, 2016
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This research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2015 providing trucking industry stakeholders with a high-level benchmarking tool, and government agencies...
Sept. 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...
May 26, 2016
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its latest CSA research, assessing the impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores.
Nov. 10, 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 ...
Aug. 6, 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 29, 2015
This analysis highlights the Best Practices of leading safety innovators in the enforcement community — providing direct benefits to both industry and enforcement partners.
Oct. 21, 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 22, 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...
May 1, 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...
April 23, 2014
The American Transportation Research Institute released Compliance, Safety Accountability: Assessing the New Safety Measurement System and Its Implications – 2013 Update; the ...
Jan. 30, 2014
ATRI will also initiate data collection from motor carriers to quantify productivity impacts resulting from the rules changes.
Sept. 10, 2013
The average marginal cost per mile in 2012 was $1.63, a slight decrease from the $1.71 found in 2011.
Sept. 4, 2013
Survey to be unveiled in October.
Aug. 5, 2013
Actual costs resulting from the restart changes are more than $322 million.
June 18, 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.
May 30, 2013
ATRI's latest CSA report examines two year's worth of data collection offering a comprehensive look at the industry.
Dec. 5, 2012
Motor carriers asked to weigh in on 34-hour restart changes
Nov. 16, 2012
The data show that, as a carrier's Driver Fitness record improves, that carrier's crash rate goes up
Oct. 9, 2012
RSC technology may result in fewer rollover and jackknife crashes compared to trucks equipped with ESC.
Aug. 14, 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...
May 22, 2012
The new website features easier access for information on all of ATRI’s critical industry studies.
April 4, 2012
Available in two forms: a cab card for the glove box, and an online version.
Jan. 26, 2012