ATRInsider June 2023 | Vol. 19 Issue 3 |
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Trucking Industry's Operational Costs Hit New High |
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ATRI has released the findings of its 2023 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. A record number of motor carriers participated in this year’s research, which analyzes a wide variety of line-item costs, operating efficiencies, and revenue benchmarks by fleet size and sector.
Total marginal costs climbed to a new high in 2022 for the second year in a row, increasing by 21.3 percent over 2021 to $2.251 per mile. Though fuel was the largest driver of this spike (53.7% higher than in 2021), multiple other line-items also rose by double digits. Driver wages increased by 15.5 percent, to $0.724 per mile, reflecting the ongoing industry effort to attract and retain drivers. Driver benefits, however, remained stable in 2022.
Atypical market conditions posed unique challenges for acquiring and maintaining equipment in 2022. Truck and trailer payments increased by 18.6 percent to $0.331 per mile as carriers paid higher prices, largely due to equipment impediments in the supply chains. Closely related, parts shortages and rising technician labor rates pushed repair and maintenance costs up 12 percent to $0.196 per mile. Read More
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New ATRI Research Evaluates the Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry and
its Workforce
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ATRI has released a new report that assesses the impacts of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry. The analysis, which was a 2022 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, covers several critical topics related to state-level marijuana legalization, including:
- a review of the latest demographic trends in marijuana legalization;
- an overview of research and data related to highway safety and marijuana use;
- a summary of workforce and hiring implications for the trucking industry; and
- an analysis of publicly available CDL driver drug test data.
Additionally, the report includes industry surveys that provide insight into motor carrier and truck driver perspectives on the consequences of marijuana legalization and current drug screening regulations. The data collected show that drivers and carriers are equally frustrated with current drug testing limitations, in particular the lack of a test for marijuana impairment. Read More
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ATRI Board Approves Top Research Priorities for 2023 |
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In May the ATRI Board approved the 2023 Top Research Priorities identified by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee at its annual meeting earlier this year.
ATRI’s RAC selected a diverse set of research priorities designed to address some of the industry’s most critical issues.
The 2023 ATRI top research priorities are:
- Expanding Truck Parking at Public Rest Areas
- Identifying Barriers to Entry for Female Truck Drivers
- Complete Streets Impact on Freight Mobility
- Examining the Diesel Technician Shortage
- The Cost of Driver Detention
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Jim Burg Appointed to ATRI Board of Directors |
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James Burg Trucking Company President Jim Burg has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Burg was appointed by ATRI Chair Derek Leathers, chairman, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises, at the Institute’s Board meeting in Hollywood, Florida on May 5, 2023.
Burg began his career in trucking over 40 years ago. He was an owner-operator for eight years before incorporating and licensing his company, James Burg Trucking Company, which is a flatbed carrier currently operating over 90 trucks throughout the Midwest. Read More
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ATRI Contributors Thank You for Your Support! |
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For over 20 years, ATRI has provided award-winning research to improve the trucking industry’s safety and productivity. Our mission is clear and our dedicated team of research professionals deliver on that mission each and every day. And, in recognition of all that ATRI does, the following organizations and individuals supported ATRI with a charitable contribution in the second quarter of 2023. |
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Alabama Trucking Association
Arkansas Trucking Association
Bulldog Hiway Express
Dan Van Alstine
Dave Manning
FedEx
Hoekstra Transportation
Iowa Motor Truck Association
James Burg Trucking Company
Kenan Advantage Group
Maine Motor Transport Association
McLeod Software
Minnesota Trucking Association
Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
National Tank Truck Carriers
Nebraska Trucking Association
North Carolina Trucking Association
Prime, Inc.
Rebecca Brewster
Rhode Island Trucking Association
Ruan Transportation Management Systems
Shorty Whittington
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
The Machinery Haulers Association
Tommy Hodges
Total Transportation of Mississippi
In Memory Of
Charles Ramarino
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Whether you make a personal contribution or contribute on behalf of your organization, your financial support will mean that we can continue to produce award-winning research to support your business and your industry. Please consider adding your name to this list of industry leaders by giving to ATRI today.
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ATRInsights Bring Key Research Highlights |
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Each Wednesday, ATRI shares a key finding from one of its studies through its weekly social media feature, ATRInsights. In one of the latest Insights, ATRI Research Associate Alex Leslie discusses how rising insurance costs affect motor carriers' financial conditions. Be sure to follow ATRI on LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more about ATRI’s research findings each week.
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ATRI VP Jeffrey Short joined the Land Line Now podcast to discuss the latest study from ATRI on marijuana legalization and how it could impact the trucking industry. Listen to the podcast by clicking image to the left. |
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Upcoming opportunities to hear the ATRI team talk about the latest research: |
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- July 6 at 9am ET, ATRI on the Air on the Nemo Show on Operational Costs of Trucking, SiriusXM Ch. 146 – Alex Leslie
- July 13-14 Louisiana Motor Transport Association Annual Convention, Gulf Shores, AL – Rebecca Brewster
- July 16-20 Trucking Association Executives Council Annual Meeting, Newport, RI - Rebecca Brewster
- July 31 Hudson Insurance Group Transportation Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN – Rebecca Brewster
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August 2-4 Rocky Mountain Regional Safety Rendezvous, Kalispell, MT – Dan Murray
- August 2-3 PrePass Safety Alliance Board of Directors Meeting, Nashville, TN – Rebecca Brewster
- August 4-5 Mail Management Services Annual Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE – Rebecca Brewster
- August 9 North Carolina Trucking Association Webinar on Operational Costs – Alex Leslie
- August 14-16 Oregon Trucking Association Annual Leadership Convention and Exhibition, Bend, OR – Rebecca Brewster
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Download a Free Copy of ATRI's Latest Research |
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An Anlysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: 2023 Update |
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Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry |
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Issues and Opportunities with Driver-Facing Cameras |
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ATRI's 2023 Top 100 Bottleneck List |
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Charging Infrastructure Challenges for the U.S. EV Fleet |
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Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry - 2022 |
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