ATRI Opens Annual Survey on Top Trucking Concerns

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute survey on the most critical issues facing the trucking industry is now open. The annual survey, conducted by the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, asks respondents to rank their top three issues from a list of 27 according to Safety+Health Magazine.

Survey Participation Details

The list includes Federal hours-of-service rules, safe truck parking, autonomous trucks, and fraud related to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate. Respondents can also submit concerns not included on the list. The deadline for completing the survey is Oct. 2. Results are slated to be released Oct. 18 during the 2026 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in Charlotte, NC.

2025 Survey Results

In 2025, the state of the economy topped the list for the third straight year. Multiple safety-related issues followed, including safe parking at No. 4 and FMCSA’s Compliance Safety Accountability safety measurement system at No. 6, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

How to Submit Input

The survey remains open for input from trucking industry participants. Results from the current cycle will be presented at the 2026 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition.