Sep 15, 26
Diesel Is Above $6, And Truckers Aren't the Only Ones Feeling It
Diesel prices have climbed to a new record, adding even more pressure to an industry where fuel is already one of the biggest operating costs. And as those costs move through freight, construction, and retail, the impact is starting to reach far beyond the pump.
Sep 09, 26
Data Center Growth Is Running Into Resistance
Data centers have become a growing source of construction and industrial freight, but some communities are starting to push back on new projects. That could affect where these facilities get built—and where some of that freight moves next.
Sep 01, 26
A Major CDL Crackdown Is Underway—Here’s What Truckers Need to Know
Federal agencies are launching a major crackdown on CDL training and testing fraud, with hundreds of schools under scrutiny and a nationwide audit of third-party CDL skills testers on the way. Here’s what’s happening.
Aug 25, 26
What’s the Biggest Problem in Trucking Right Now? It’s Your Turn to Speak Up.
We spend a lot of time talking about the challenges facing trucking. Now, ATRI is asking the people who actually live them every day to decide which ones matter most in 2026.
Aug 18, 26
The Data Center Boom Is Creating More Freight Than You Might Think
Headline freight numbers may look soft, but there's more happening underneath the surface. The massive buildout of data centers is creating demand for everything from steel and electrical equipment to computers and heavy machinery—and much of it eventually needs a truck.
Aug 11, 26
What's Going On in Trucking Right Now? Let's Break It Down
Capacity is tightening, rates remain high, fuel is still testing the industry's recovery, and America's freight infrastructure is facing challenges of its own. There's a lot happening in trucking right now—here's how it all connects.