According to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, the volume of freight shipments moved via truck in the United States declined in Q1/23 by 6.1% year over year. This was the fourth quarter in a row in which volume has contracted on an annual basis. read more

MAY 2, 2023 - 7:08 am

The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index fell 5.4% in March to 111.6 after increasing 0.9% in February to 118. Compared with March 2022, the index decreased 5%, marking the first year-over-year decrease since August 2021. read more

APR 25, 2023 - 7:10 am

According to American Trucking Associations’ 2022 driver compensation study, wages for American truckers rose significantly in 2021 as demand for drivers amid the ongoing driver shortage increased competition for talent. read more

AUG 11, 2022 - 7:30 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1% in December after rising 0.5% in November. In December, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) compared with 113.5 in November. read more

JAN 24, 2022 - 6:02 am

According to its latest forecast, the American Trucking Associations expect total freight tonnage to grow from an estimated 15.1 billion tons in 2021 to 19.3 billion tons in 2032, marking a 28% increase. read more

JAN 11, 2022 - 6:05 am

The American Trucking Associations praised the introduction of the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, which currently adds approximately $22,000 to the cost of a new tractor-trailer. read more

JUL 23, 2021 - 6:15 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June after falling 1% in May. In June, the index equaled 111.6 (2015=100) compared with 113.3 in May. read more

JUL 22, 2021 - 6:00 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.7% in May after falling 0.6% in April. In May, the index equaled 113.7 (2015=100) compared with 114.5 in April. read more

JUN 24, 2021 - 6:21 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 5.1% in March after falling 2.3% in February. In March, the index equaled 106.8 (2015=100) compared with 112.5 in February. read more

APR 21, 2021 - 6:44 am

American Trucking Associations praised the introduction of the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, which has been sponsored in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. read more

FEB 26, 2021 - 6:46 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.1% in January after rising 0.5% in December. read more

FEB 28, 2020 - 6:30 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in September after falling 4% in August. read more

NOV 1, 2019 - 6:05 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 3.2% in August after jumping 6.2% in July. read more

SEP 25, 2019 - 6:50 am

The American Trucking Associations released its latest ATA Freight Transportation Forecast: 2019 to 2030, an annual projection of the state of the freight economy, showing continued growth in the industry. read more

AUG 26, 2019 - 6:30 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was down 2.3% in March after decreasing 1.5% in February. read more

APR 24, 2019 - 6:40 am