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Nov 2, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 November

Every year the American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) surveys motor carriers and drivers to determine the top issues facing the industry. Below is the Top 10 for motor carriers and drivers on a national basis as well motor carriers in California specifically:

 

Motor Carriers NationallyTruck Drivers Nationally Motor Carriers California
1.  Lawsuit Abuse Reform1.  Fuel Prices1.  Lawsuit Abuse Reform
2.  Fuel Prices2.  Truck Parking2.  Fuel Prices
3.  Driver Shortage3.  Driver Compensation3.  Diesel Emissions Regulations
4.  Insurance Costs & Availability4.  Autonomous Trucks4.  CSA
5.  CSA5.  English Language Proficiency for Drivers5.  Economy
6.  Driver Retention6.  Artificial Intelligence in Trucking6.  Insurance Costs & Availability
7.  Economy7.  Detention/Delay at Customer Facilties7.  Driver Shortage
8.  Diesel Emission Regulations8.  Broker Issues8.  Artificial Intelligence in Trucking
9.  Driver Compensation9.  Diesel Emissions Regulations9.  Cargo Theft
10. Driver Distraction10. Hours of Service10.Battery Electric Vehicles

 

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