The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is a leading non-profit research organization dedicated to the safety, efficiency, and productivity of the North American trucking industry. Dan Murray (Senior Vice President) oversees the development of ATRI’s research methodologies and helps distribute and promote their research findings. 

In this episode, host Chris Caplice asks Dan to share insights on two recent ATRI reports:

• Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry — 2019 which summarizes the top-voted issues by drivers and carriers like Driver Shortage, Hours of Service (HOS), Detention, and ELDs

Dan also teases some upcoming research about ATRI’s new safety assessment tool they are developing with the University of Minnesota’s psychology department. And Dan reflects on how shipper and carrier dynamics have evolved over his 25+ year career.  His answer may surprise you!

This episode wraps up with the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by FMIC Pulse.

[2:39] Learn more about ATRI and access their free research here: http://www.truckingresearch.org 

[5:14] To download a copy of the 2019 Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report, visit: https://truckingresearch.org/2019/10/06/critical-issues-in-the-trucking-industry-2019/

[19:10] Grab of copy of the ATRI driver detention report here: https://truckingresearch.org/2019/09/04/driver-detention-impacts-on-safety-and-productivity/

[23:38] Read ATRI’s latest e-commerce study here: https://truckingresearch.org/2019/02/05/e-commerce-impacts-on-the-trucking-industry/

[27:08] To download ATRI’s latest crash predictor report, visit: https://truckingresearch.org/2018/07/31/predicting-truck-crash-involvement-2018-update/

[35:44] Check out articles to learn more about the nuclear insurance settlements buzz Chris references: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/jury-slaps-werner-enterprises-with-405-million-nuclear-verdict-in-fatal-crash & https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nuclear-verdict-kills-540-truck-carrier

[37:19] Learn more in our episode with Alex Scott (Michigan State University): https://freightvine.podbean.com/e/the-impact-of-elds-other-freight-policies-alex-scott/