ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has launched the 2019 Top Industry Issues Survey.The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue.Now in its 15th year, ATRI’s annual analysis not only ranks the issues overall but also provides details on where critical topics are ranked differently by motor carriers and professional drivers.“This survey gives everyone in trucking, from drivers to executives, a chance to weigh in on the industry’s most pressing issues and strategies for addressing each. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.Professional truck drivers, motor carriers and other trucking-industry experts turn to The Nation to find the latest on all things trucking in the U.S. The Nation delivers news about upcoming industry events, opportunities to nominate fellow drivers and companies for awards and recognitions, tips for staying safe and healthy on the road, the latest happenings at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, and much more.The Trucker News Staff produces engaging The Nation content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years.
A third major truck stop chain will require customers to wear masks. Now in its 15th year, the ATRI Top Industry Issues report also includes prioritized strategies for addressing each issue. When the American Transportation Research Institute published the results of their ATRI State Top Industry Issues survey earlier this month, we can’t say that we were all that surprised by the findings. Photo by Deborah Lockridge. Readers discover the latest options for truck parking, amenities available to truck drivers at truck stops and rest areas throughout the nation, and the latest on truck drivers and motor carriers in the news.
We always enjoy hearing from our readers. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. By participating you are helping our industry speak with a collective voice on what is most important to us,” said ATA Chairman Barry Pottle, president of Pottle Transportation of Bangor, Maine.The results of the 2019 survey will be released at the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition, to be held October 5-9 in San Diego, California.In 2018, the overall top 10 concerns were (in order from one to 10) the driver shortage, Hours of Service, electronic logging device mandate, truck parking, CSA, driver distraction, transportation infrastructure/congestion/funding, driver health and wellness and the economy.The 2018 top 10 as ranked by drivers included, Hours of Service, truck parking, ELD mandate, driver distraction, driver retention, CSA, driver health and wellness, transportation infrastructure/congestion/funding, driver shortage and automated truck technology.The 2018 top 10 as ranked by motor carriers included driver shortage, driver retention, Hours of Service, transportation infrastructure/congestion/funding, ELD mandate, CSA, driver distraction, tort reform, truck parking and federal preemption of state regulation of interstate trucking (F4A).ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization. Transport Topics Reporter Jim Stinson gives you an inside look at the reveal of the American Transportation Research Institute's Top 10 Industry Issues. The American Transportation Research Institute is asking Survey participants can also name an issue that is not included on the list.The results of the survey will be released at the annual ATA Management Conference and Exhibition, which will be held Oct. 27-31 in Austin, Texas.
(The Trucker file photo) The availability of qualified ...More than 60 trade groups sent a letter to transportation committee Senators in opposition to increasing carriers' minimum liability insurance requirements. Your opinion is vital to stakeholders who are working to ensure the long-term vitality of our industry. Let them know what you think! The annual survey of critical industry issues, which is commissioned by ATA and conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), is an important tool for understanding industry needs. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting its 15th annual Top Industry Issues Survey to identify critical issues confronting our industry and develop strategies for addressing these issues now and in the future.