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'Beyond Compliance,' Regulations, Driver Coaching on ATRI’s 2026 Research List

The American Transportation Research Institute will examine driver coaching, regulatory impacts — including the "Beyond Compliance" concept —and weather disruptions that shape truc...

ATRI President Rebecca Brewster to Retire in 2027

American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster will retire in early 2027 after 34 years with the organization, including 25 as its leader.

Project 61 Applauds ATRI's Inclusion of Driver Health Research on Its 2026 Research Agenda

New ATRI research initiative will examine the relationship between DOT medical card status and operational impacts, reinforcing the industry importance of truck driver health. CARM...

Accelerating Impact: 31st Annual AAR Research Review

The 31st Annual AAR Research Review, hosted by MxV Rail from April 28-30, 2026, brought together nearly 300 attendees from around the world, including 39 Class I representatives, u...

Survey seeks trucker input on how much unauthorized cabotage is really taking place in the U.S.

A major trucking industry research organization is seeking information from truck drivers and motor carriers on the scale of cabotage taking place in the U.S. today. On May 14, 202...

TMC AI Summit: The Convergence of Technology and Maintenance

TMC has made understanding the role of AI a central theme of its educational programming at its 2026 Fall Meeting, scheduled for September 20-24 in Pittsburgh.

AECOM becomes a policy partner to Transport Australia

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced its appointment as an inaugural productivity policy partner to Transport Australia. AECOM has joined Transport Australia'...

Association of American Railroads (AAR) Comments On Proposed Railway Safety Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the AAR responded to a U.S. House Committee proposal to boost the Railway Safety Act. The post Association of American Railroads (AAR) Comments On Pr...

Aim Transportation Division Receives National Recognition

GIRARD, Ohio – Aim Integrated Logistics, a division of Aim Transportation Solutions, has been named No. 25 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top Dedicated Contract Carriers list. The an...

Truck Crash Rates Are Down. So Why Do Insurance Costs Keep Rising?

ATRI’s latest research points to litigation, social inflation, and soaring claims costs as key drivers behind record-high liability premiums for trucking fleets. But there are thin...

ATA Pushes Truck Parking Funding in Next Highway Bill

The trucking industry is insisting lawmakers include long-term funding for truck parking in the next surface transportation reauthorization.

Transportation Groups Push for Big-Picture Highway Bill

Transportation groups are coalescing around familiar priorities: safety, stable highway funding and efficient integration of emerging technologies.

WIM, Trucker Path Name Top 3 Women-Friendly Truck Stops

ATA’s Women In Motion Council and Trucker Path highlight three truck stops that meet all seven safety-focused criteria and rank highest among female drivers.

Trucking Insurance Costs Increased 18.6% Despite Fewer Crashes

ATRI found trucking liability insurance costs rose nearly 19% in recent years, even as crash rates declined across the industry.

Aim Transportation Renews Participation in Partnership

GIRARD, Ohio – Aim Transportation Solutions announced the approval of its annual registration in the SmartWay Transport Partnership.  SmartWay, a public-private partnership between...

ATA Prepares for 89th National Truck Driving Championships

The qualifying season is underway for ATA's National Truck Driving Championships, with hundreds of commercial drivers competing in state tournaments.

Dangerous Trucking Schemes Putting Americans at Risk

ITS Logistics Issues May Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index

The May Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reports “elevated status across the Atlantic and Gulf port regions, with additional outbound capacity and container termination challenges at k...

Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program applications now available

ALL COUNTIES — The Arkansas State Highway Commission announced the next application cycle for the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program (TRWD) b...

APTA’s Legislative Conference Calls for ‘Robust’ Federal Investment

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on April 13 opened its 2026 Legislative Conference, bringing together more than 600 public transportation professionals to eng...

Fleets recognized by ATA safety, security councils

Fleets and trucking industry leaders were recognized for dedication to safety and commitment to trucking industry security and loss prevention efforts. Also: Former truck driver ge...

OEMs See Positives in Third-Party Safety System Ratings

Attendees of the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo heard original equipment manufacturers welcome the prospect of IIHS ratings for larger vehicles.

Eagle Vision Launches AI Damage Reporting Tool

Eagle Vision Security is targeting vehicle damage and delayed inspections with an AI-based platform for truck yards, logistics terminals and fleet facilities.

New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy...

As Congress debates the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill, which expires on September 30, 2026, a new public opinion poll commissioned by Advocates for Highway and...