The American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends 2017, the annual compendium of data about the trucking industry. Among the findings in this year’s trends is that trucking industry revenues in 2016 were $676.2 billion.
“The information in Trends highlights exactly what I tell elected officials, regulators and key decision-makers every day: trucking is literally the driving force behind our great economy,” said Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO. “Safe, reliable and efficient motor carriers enable businesses throughout the supply chain to maintain lean inventories, thereby saving the economy billions of dollars each year.”
“Trends is the only place where you can find a comprehensive look at the trucking industry in one place,” said Bob Costello, ATA chief economist. “From economic performance to safety to tax data, Trends is the one publication that contains it all.”
Among the findings in this year’s edition:
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