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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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February 5, 2025

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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January 23, 2025

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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December 18, 2024

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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December 3, 2024

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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October 17, 2024

Not Surprisingly the Economy Once Again Identified as Trucking’s Top Concern

Today, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 20th annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading concerns. This year’s list includes the Economy, Truck Parking, Lawsuit Abuse Reform, Insurance Cost and Availability, and rising four spots from last year, Battery Electric Vehicles.

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October 12, 2024

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954.  ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and  Sacramento.

ATRI’s primary mission is to conduct transportation research, with an emphasis on the trucking industry’s essential role in a safe, efficient and viable transportation system.  ATRI’s research focus areas include: Congestion and Mobility; Economic Analysis; Safety and Security; Technology and Operations; Environment; and Transportation Infrastructure.

ATRI’s extensive experience covers a broad range of commercial vehicle operations including leadership and/or participation in numerous national freight analyses, technology research initiatives and field operational tests.

ATRI presently manages the U.S. DOT’s Freight Mobility Program, and has provided freight mobility and performance measures technical assistance to 31 state DOTs and 11 of the 15 largest MPOs in the U.S. ATRI has received top research awards from ITS America, TIDA, University of Minnesota and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

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