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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 17, 2026

ATRI Wants Motor Carriers for Driver-Facing Camera Study

In this new study, the American Transportation Research Institute will explore how driver-facing cameras can impact safety and operational metrics in trucking fleets.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2026

Why Truck Detention Keeps Costing Fleets Time and Money

A 2024 ATRI study found detention affects nearly 40% of truckload stops and costs the industry more than $15 billion annually. Despite the toll on drivers, fleets, and supply chains, the problem remains stubbornly persistent.

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Mack Trucks Pioneer Nascar Salutes truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2026

Mack Unveils Fan-Selected Patriotic NASCAR Pioneer Wraps

Racing fans picked the patriotic design now featured on three Mack Pioneer trucks hauling NASCAR equipment across the country during the 2026 season.

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Peterbilt Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2026

Peterbilt Unveils Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589

Peterbilt’s just-announced limited-run patriotic Model 579 tractor celebrates America’s 250th birthday with custom styling and premium features.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 21, 2026

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 things motor carriers can do.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 20, 2026

'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 trucking operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2026

ATRI Seeks Carrier Data for 2026 Operational Costs Report

The annual benchmarking study from ATRI adds year-over-year comparisons for repeat participants as fleets navigate shifting market conditions.

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ATRI trucking litigation report.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 3, 2025

ATRI Study Examines the Scale and Causes of Growing Trucking Litigation Awards

Many factors, including inherent jury bias, can drive jury awards higher in trucking litigation cases, a new ATRI study has found.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

ATRI to Study Rising Trucking Insurance Costs and Strategies to Help

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking motor carriers to participate in research on rising insurance costs and strategies for managing risk.

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A diesel technician works on a large engine in a repair shop, wearing gloves, safety glasses, and a cap, with the ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute) logo overlayed in the foreground.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

ATRI: Trucking's Technician Shortage is Getting Worse

A new ATRI report reveals most diesel technicians enter the workforce without formal training, leaving shops to spend thousands on preparation. The findings outline key barriers, training gaps, and retention risks for fleets.

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