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More than 65 new companies debut on the FleetOwner 500: Private, which ranks the biggest American transportation organizations for non-trucking companies.
May 12, 2025
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FleetOwner 500 For Hire 2025
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fuel economy reading on truck
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Inflation hit the trucking industry hard in 2022, when, according to ATRI, the costs of operating a truck increased 21.6% year over year. This means that while fewer hours were spent stuck in traffic, each hour sitting idle cost the industry more than it did in 2021.
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As the fleets continue to navigate an evolving economic and regulatory landscape, we present the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities based on data gathered by FleetOwner and several industry organizations. Trucking By the Numbers 2024 shines a light on the top concerns, economic factors, advancements, and more data that tells the trucking story in charts and figures.
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Dec. 16, 2024
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While there is a link between lower fuel economy and unsafe driving, is there a similar link between eco-conscious driving and safer driving?
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Concern over the economy was the top-ranked trucking industry issue of 2024, according to ATRI. Researchers noted that rising operational costs, the lingering freight recession, and declining freight rates make the economy a top concern for motor carriers and drivers alike.
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Private fleets that began from scratch and found success show no signs of slowing, such as Dollar General, Procter and Gamble, and Chick-fil-a.

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