ATRI Launches Motor Carrier Survey on Telematics Uses and Benefits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 1, 2026

Contact: Jeff Short

(770) 432-0628

JShort@trucking.org

Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today called on motor carriers to participate in a survey that will help identify industry telematics applications for data-driven performance metrics. 

This data collection is part of a study – Capitalizing on Telematics – that was identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) in 2025 as a top priority. The research seeks to document current industry best practices, and assess emerging capabilities and different uses of telematics data by trucking fleets. 

The result of this research will be a best practices guide for leveraging telematics data to improve overall performance, with a focus on safety, operations and maintenance metrics. 

Motor carriers are invited to participate in the confidential survey here

The survey will remain open through Friday, April 17, 2026.

ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

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