ATRI Press Releases

New ATRI Research Focuses on Diesel Technician Shortage: Input Needed from Technicians, Shops and Training Schools

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking important input and guidance for their priority research on the growing diesel technician shortage.  Recognizing the complex issues that exist in training, recruiting and retaining diesel technicians, ATRI has developed three separate surveys for technicians, maintenance facilities and technician training schools.

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ATRI Seeks Motor Carrier Guidance on Advanced Safety Technologies on Behalf of TechCelerate Now Program

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is initiating research on the role that advanced safety systems can have in improving safety and productivity in trucking. This research is part of the ongoing TechCelerate Now program, which is sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The TechCelerate Now research team includes ATRI, ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and the OOIDA Foundation.

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Trucking’s Annual Congestion Costs Rise to $108.8 Billion

Traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2022 according to the latest Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). This finding, part of ATRI’s ongoing highway performance measurement research, marks a new record-high national congestion cost.

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ATRI Announces 2025-2026 Research Advisory Committee Members

The American Transportation Research Institute today released the names of those individuals appointed by the ATRI Board of Directors to serve on the 2025-2026 Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Among other activities, ATRI’s RAC is responsible for annually identifying the top research priorities for the trucking industry.  RAC members represent a diverse cross-section of trucking industry stakeholders including motor carriers, industry suppliers, commercial drivers, shippers, law enforcement, academia and government.

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Joe Boyle Appointed to ATRI Board of Directors

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has announced the appointment of Joe Boyle, UPS Corporate Transportation President, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Boyle was appointed by ATRI Chairman of the Board Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO.

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