Operational cost data sought for ATRI’s annual benchmarking study
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking operational cost information from the trucking industry for its annual benchmarking study.
The benchmarking study is widely used to track and compare the real-world costs of running trucks and fleets. Each year, the findings are compiled to show how expenses are changing across the industry.
For professional drivers and small carriers, this kind of cost tracking matters because it helps put day-to-day expenses into context. When fuel, maintenance, insurance, equipment, or other major cost items shift, benchmarking data can provide a clearer picture of whether those changes are isolated or being felt across the broader trucking operation.
ATRI’s annual benchmarking work also helps inform conversations about the economics of trucking. Cost trends are often referenced in industry discussions where decisions are made about regulations, investment, and the overall business climate that drivers operate in.