Fuel prices are trucking's top concern in ATRI's 2026 survey
ATRI's 2026 survey of nearly 3,100 industry stakeholders ranks fuel prices first, and drivers put it first too.
What happened
ATRI's 22nd annual Top Industry Issues survey of nearly 3,100 industry stakeholders ranks fuel prices first. Truck drivers, both owner-operators and company drivers, also put fuel prices at the top of their list.
Why it matters
Fuel is now the top concern across the industry, and the TCW president said the spike is hitting small and mid-size fleets hardest.
What to consider
Know your own all-in cost per mile before you take a load.
Sources
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