Llame al (888) 572-7520 para hablar con un agente
Enviar mensaje a un agente
The economy and parking remain the top challenges for the trucking sector this year.
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 20th annual report on the top issues in the trucking industry. This year’s list continues to include last year’s topics, such as the economy and tort reform, reflecting slower-than-expected changes.
Respondents included 45% of executives and carrier staff, and 31% of truck drivers. For drivers, the main concerns are the economy and compensation, while carriers focus on driver shortages. The report also ranks the concerns of operations staff.
Major issues in the trucking industry
The economy and parking remain the top challenges for the trucking sector this year. Overall results reflect an industry that still falls short of meeting the expectations and basic needs of drivers who contribute to the supply chain. According to the ATRI, the most significant issues for the trucking industry are:
- Economy
- Truck parking
- Lawsuit abuse reform
- Insurance cost/availability
- Driver compensation
The industry has faced a freight recession for two years, making the economy a predictable top concern. Regarding parking, permits for building more spaces remain delayed, and drivers urgently need a solution. Lawsuit abuse reform jumped from sixth place last year to the top three in 2024, while insurance costs reappeared in the top 10 for the first time in years.
Key issues for carriers and commercial drivers
While the overall list is ranked by higher percentages, carriers and drivers differ in the order of issues affecting each in their respective areas. The individual rankings were as follows:
Carriers
- Economy
- Lawsuit abuse reform
- Driver shortage
- Insurance cost/availability
- Driver retention
Drivers, including owner-operators
- Parking
- Driver compensation
- Economy
- Detention/delay at customer facilities
- Speed limiters
The economy was the only issue that appeared in the top 5 across all categories, due to the industry’s recession, while parking is the top concern for drivers but ranks seventh overall. Priority issues for drivers may score highly in the survey, even if they don’t appear in the carriers’ top 10 concerns. This year, two topics made it into the top 10 due to strong driver concerns, despite not being on the carriers’ list: driver compensation and detention/delay issues.
Respondents recommended reforming or eliminating costly and ineffective regulations, extending tax cuts, and promoting nearshoring to reduce reliance on international supply chains. Lawsuit abuse reform and insurance costs ranked closely together. The survey included over 3,700 trucking industry stakeholders, including carriers, drivers, suppliers, trainers, and law enforcement, highlighting the industry’s biggest challenges in 2024.
Trucker Fashion: A Revolution Born on the Road That Still Sets the Trend
Trucker fashion remains relevant due to its authenticity, its seamless integration into streetwear, and its reinterpretation by luxury brands, consolidating itself as a revolution born on the road that evolved from a work uniform into a global cultural symbol
North Dakota among states regaining non-domiciled CDL authority
North Dakota will reissue approximately 150 of the 526 CDLs and CLPs for non-resident drivers that were active during the FMCSA audit.
The Growing Threat of Chameleon Fleets
A CBS ‘60 Minutes’ investigation exposes the rise of ‘Chameleon Fleets’ in the U.S. trucking industry.
US transportation begins to show signs of recovery
With tonnage at record levels and rates on the rise, carriers are leading the expansion of the logistics market. If the forecasts hold true, years of uncertainty could be over.
Trump Administration Restarts California Pipeline to Lower Gasoline Prices
Under Trump, the restart of the Santa Ynez Pipeline aims to boost local crude supply and impact gasoline prices amid persistently high energy costs in California.
Lawmakers push to raise minimum truck insurance compensation to $5 million
The “Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act” seeks to increase insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers.
Business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. California time