ATRI Report Reveals Key Telematics Metrics for Trucking Efficiency
Event summary
- ATRI released research on September 9, 2026, identifying high-value telematics KPIs for motor carriers.
- Cost-per-mile ranked highest in operational importance but was used by only 73% of respondents.
- Top safety KPIs included critical events, speeding, risky driving behavior, and hard braking.
- Report provides a KPI gap analysis to guide fleets and telematics providers.
The big picture
The report underscores the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in trucking operations. As telematics technology evolves, carriers that align their metrics with ATRI's findings may gain a competitive edge in safety and efficiency. The research also highlights the need for better industry-wide adoption of high-value KPIs to maximize operational benefits.
What we're watching
- Adoption Lag
- How the gap between high-impact KPIs and their actual usage will affect fleet performance.
- Safety Focus
- Whether carriers will prioritize the identified safety metrics in their telematics strategies.
- Industry Standards
- The pace at which ATRI's findings become industry benchmarks for telematics providers.