A newly released measure of truck tonnage shows that volumes increased 5.7% in August, following a 2.1% decline during July. Compared with August 2015, the seasonally adjusted (SA) index from the America Trucking Associations (ATA) rose 5.9%, the largest year-over-year gain since May, also 5.9%. In July, the year-over-year increase was 0.2%. Year-to-date, compared with […]
According to the latest forecast from American Trucking Associations (ATA) and a collaboration with IHS Global Insight, overall freight tonnage will grow 23.5% from 2013 to 2025 and freight revenues will surge 72%. ATA Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bob Costello noted that “We continue to see growth for the entire freight economy – […]
American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced it is reorganizing with the objective of “streamlining a number of the association’s core functions.” “We have a long history of successes on behalf of our members, from legislation requiring electronic logging devices and the creation of a clearinghouse for drug and alcohol test results, to beating back toll […]
With Congress returning to Washington, leaders of American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on lawmakers and policymakers in Washington to take several steps to improve the nation’s economy and make our highways safer. “This time of year is a good one for self-reflection and analysis,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “We hope our leaders […]
Truck driver turnover for large fleets has dropped by two percentage points to 97% in the third quarter of 2013 according to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Activity Report. “Despite this dip, the market for experienced, qualified drivers remains exceptionally tight,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “I expect, as the economy […]
As motorists head into potentially icy and snowy conditions this winter, a team of top truck drivers has offered key tips for weatering winter road conditions. Thanks to American Trucking Associations, a team of million mile accident-free drivers are helping to make our roads safer. Known as America’s […]
