American Transportation Research Institute

The American Transportation Research Institute today issued a reminder that recruitment of candidates for the 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee (RAC) will close May 15. ATRI RAC members represent a diverse cross-section of the trucking industry, including motor carriers, industry suppliers, professional truck drivers, government and academia.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2026 Contact: Alex Leslie (651) 641-6162 [email protected] Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today announced an extension for motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. For-hire motor carriers can now submit data through Friday, May 15, 2026. Data for can be submitted o...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 Contact: Carla Rose Email: [email protected] Atlanta, GA – ATRI President Rebecca Brewster has announced that she will retire in early 2027, after serving the organization for 34 years, 25 of which she has led ATRI as its president and chief operating officer. During her tenure at ATRI, the organization […]

At its recent meeting in Atlanta, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors, led by Chairman Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises, reviewed and approved the 2026 Top Research Priorities.  The research priorities were identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at its annual meeting held March 10-11 in Washington, DC.