ATRI Launches 2026 Operational Costs Data Collection for Trucking Industry
Event summary
- ATRI invites for-hire motor carriers to participate in its 2026 Operational Costs of Trucking report by April 24, 2026.
- The report tracks key metrics like driver pay, equipment expenditures, and insurance premiums.
- Participants receive customized reports comparing their costs to anonymized peer groups.
- New in 2026: Multi-year participants will get year-over-year trend comparisons.
- Hirschbach Motor Lines CFO Andrew Hadland highlights the report's role in maintaining operational discipline.
The big picture
ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report serves as a critical benchmark for the industry, helping fleets of all sizes navigate economic uncertainties. The 2026 edition introduces enhanced trend analysis, reflecting growing pressure on carriers to maintain cost discipline in a volatile freight market. The report's insights are particularly valuable as trucking companies seek to balance operational efficiency with rising expenses.
What we're watching
- Cost Benchmarking
- How the 2026 report will reflect evolving cost structures in the trucking industry amid economic headwinds.
- Operational Trends
- Whether the year-over-year comparisons will reveal significant shifts in fleet efficiency metrics.
- Industry Participation
- The pace at which motor carriers adopt this benchmarking tool to inform strategic decisions.