2025 Top Industry Issues Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting its 21st annual Top Industry Issues Survey to identify critical issues confronting our industry and develop strategies for addressing those issues now and in the future. Your opinion is vital to stakeholders who are working to ensure the long-term vitality of our industry. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following survey.

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* State of primary/base operations

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* Which of the following best describes your role in trucking?

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* If you answered Driver or Motor Carrier, in what sector of the industry do you primarily work?

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* What is your sex?

Man

Woman

Prefer not to answer

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* Pick your top three issues.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Trucking	Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Trucking 1	Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Trucking 2	Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Trucking 3
Autonomous Trucks	Autonomous Trucks 1	Autonomous Trucks 2	Autonomous Trucks 3
Battery Electric Vehicles	Battery Electric Vehicles 1	Battery Electric Vehicles 2	Battery Electric Vehicles 3
Broker Issues	Broker Issues 1	Broker Issues 2	Broker Issues 3
Cargo Theft	Cargo Theft 1	Cargo Theft 2	Cargo Theft 3
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)	Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) 1	Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) 2	Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) 3
Detention / Delay at Customer Facilities	Detention / Delay at Customer Facilities 1	Detention / Delay at Customer Facilities 2	Detention / Delay at Customer Facilities 3
Diesel Emissions Regulations	Diesel Emissions Regulations 1	Diesel Emissions Regulations 2	Diesel Emissions Regulations 3
Diesel Technician Shortage	Diesel Technician Shortage 1	Diesel Technician Shortage 2	Diesel Technician Shortage 3
Driver Compensation	Driver Compensation 1	Driver Compensation 2	Driver Compensation 3
Driver Distraction	Driver Distraction 1	Driver Distraction 2	Driver Distraction 3
Driver Health and Wellness	Driver Health and Wellness 1	Driver Health and Wellness 2	Driver Health and Wellness 3
Driver Retention	Driver Retention 1	Driver Retention 2	Driver Retention 3
Driver Shortage	Driver Shortage 1	Driver Shortage 2	Driver Shortage 3
Driver Training Standards	Driver Training Standards 1	Driver Training Standards 2	Driver Training Standards 3
Economy	Economy 1	Economy 2	Economy 3
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate	Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate 1	Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate 2	Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate 3
English Language Proficiency (ELP) for Drivers	English Language Proficiency (ELP) for Drivers 1	English Language Proficiency (ELP) for Drivers 2	English Language Proficiency (ELP) for Drivers 3
Fuel Prices	Fuel Prices 1	Fuel Prices 2	Fuel Prices 3
Hours-of-Service (HOS)	Hours-of-Service (HOS) 1	Hours-of-Service (HOS) 2	Hours-of-Service (HOS) 3
Independent Contractor Status	Independent Contractor Status 1	Independent Contractor Status 2	Independent Contractor Status 3
Insurance Cost / Availability	Insurance Cost / Availability 1	Insurance Cost / Availability 2	Insurance Cost / Availability 3
Lawsuit Abuse Reform	Lawsuit Abuse Reform 1	Lawsuit Abuse Reform 2	Lawsuit Abuse Reform 3
Marijuana Legalization	Marijuana Legalization 1	Marijuana Legalization 2	Marijuana Legalization 3
Predatory Towing	Predatory Towing 1	Predatory Towing 2	Predatory Towing 3
Transportation Infrastructure / Congestion / Funding	Transportation Infrastructure / Congestion / Funding 1	Transportation Infrastructure / Congestion / Funding 2	Transportation Infrastructure / Congestion / Funding 3
Truck Parking	Truck Parking 1	Truck Parking 2	Truck Parking 3

2025 Top Industry Issues Survey

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* State of primary/base operations

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* Which of the following best describes your role in trucking?

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* If you answered Driver or Motor Carrier, in what sector of the industry do you primarily work?

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* What is your sex?

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* Pick your top three issues.

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* Is there an issue that is important to you that is not listed? If so, please enter here.