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Survey: Public has positive outlook about truckers and what they do

“It’s great to see that so many people value and feel positively about truck drivers and the work they do."

November 15, 2023

Survey results graphic with map

Briefly: Odyssey Logistics combines services under 'master brand'

“This transformation enables seamless access to best-in-class capabilities and services, reinforcing resilience and greater transparency for our customers."

November 14, 2023

Odyssey Logistics tractor-trailer

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5 finalists named for ATA' Safety Council's Driver of the Year Award

The finalists have a combined total of 189 years of experience as professional drivers.

November 14, 2023

Jim Self was 2022's National Driver of the Year

Newest Love's opens in West Point, Georgia with 79 truck parking spaces

The new travel stop has Godfather's Pizza and Hardy's outlets.

November 14, 2023

New Love's in West Point, Georgia

New northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia opened to traffic

“Thanks to the dedication of the workers ... traffic continues to flow freely on I-95 and we are one step closer to restoring I-95 to its full capacity."

November 13, 2023

New northbound lanes of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia

AAA: More Thanksgiving travelers expected on highways this year

“Travel demand has been strong all year, and AAA’s Thanksgiving forecast reflects that continued desire to get away and spend time with loved ones.”

November 13, 2023

I-10 in Los Angeles remains closed; overpass heavily damaged by fire

A state of emergency has been declared and traffic is being rerouted.

November 12, 2023

Damaged concrete pillars of I-10 overpass

New TA Express opens in Louisiana with 50 truck parking spaces, casino

The new site is located at 2198 Highway 532, about 30 miles east of Shreveport.

November 10, 2023

TravelCenters of America signs

NY raising awareness of bridge strikes; 91 so far this year on Thruway

"Drivers of overheight vehicles have a responsibility here as well: follow posted warnings, know the height of vehicles and most importantly pay attention.”

November 10, 2023

Tractor-trailer strikes overpass

Bills introduced in Senate & House guarantee overtime pay for drivers

"We are way past due as a nation in valuing the sacrifices that truckers make every single day. This starts with simply paying truckers for all of the time they work."

November 10, 2023

'Overtime' on clock face

Briefly: Washington DOT online service hit by 'cyber security incident'

"Commercial vehicle permits are available in handwritten form at 13 different locations across the state."

November 9, 2023

Cargo theft up 59% in third quarter; every category of theft increased

"As we enter the final quarter of 2023, there is no indication that cargo theft activity will slow in the United States. We anticipate that strategic cargo theft will remain at unprecedented levels of activity throughout the quarter."

November 9, 2023

Charts showing cargo theft information

Truckers News Podcast

Listen as we discuss ATRI's Critical Issues in Trucking for 2023 survey

ATRI's President and COO Rebecca Brewster explains this year's study and adds some historical context about this survey that has been conducted annually for 19 years.

November 8, 2023

Cover of ATRI Critical Issues survey

Forecast: Trucking to remain dominant freight mover for next 10 years

“That market share will continue to hold over the next decade, as the country will still rely on trucking to move the vast majority of freight.”

November 8, 2023

Tractor-trailers being loaded at terminal

Trucking sounds off to Senate about the need for much more parking

"The lack of truck parking has a severe impact on the health and well-being of truck drivers and even broader safety implications for the motoring public."

November 8, 2023

Iowa Motor Truck Association President Brenda Neville at Senate subcommittee hearing

Briefly: CRST announces acquisition of Texas-based BCB Transport

“In addition to operational excellence, BCB’s industry-leading safety efforts align perfectly with CRST’s culture that keeps safety at the core of all we do.”

November 7, 2023

BCB tractor-trailer

J.B. Hunt president named trucking's Influential Woman award winner

“It’s a privilege for Women In Trucking to recognize Shelley Simpson as our 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award winner."

November 7, 2023

Influential Woman in Trucking award winner

Group identifies deadliest states for truck crashes, calls for action

"The Truck Safety Coalition calls on Congress and the US Department of Transportation to aggressively pursue commonsense solutions to reduce truck crash violence on our roads."

November 6, 2023

Coalition for Truck Safety map

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Three professional men in business attire standing together in front of commemorative bronze plaques on a wall.

ATHS adds 3 trucking pioneers to its Industry Leader Hall of Fame

"Chester R. England, Harold C. Groendyke and Al Peterman each helped shape the trucking industry through their vision and determination."

Composite infographic showing critical trucking industry issues: driver operating vehicle, commercial trucks at facility, and legal scales with gavel

Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

Aerial view of organized truck parking lot with multiple commercial vehicles in rows

Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

Green fuel pump nozzle inserted into vehicle's fuel tank during refueling

Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

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