Patrick Shannon appointed president of Volvo, Mack Financial Services in North America
Effective July 1, Patrick Shannon will have overall responsibility for Volvo Financial Services (VFS) and Mack Financial Services’ business operations and financial results in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Shannon has more than 30 years of experience in business operations and financial services, the majority of those with VFS and Volvo Group, the company says.
ATRI GPS data shows critical truck deliveries continue despite COVID-19
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released data showing that trucks are continuing to move—in many cases faster than usual—to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic. “ATRI’s real-time GPS data comes from more than a million trucks, allowing us to analyze freight flows, and so far in March,
ATRI study quantifies driver detention impacts
The American Transportation Research Institute has released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities. The analysis is based on over 1,900 truck driver and motor carrier surveys conducted in 2014 and 2018.
New ATRI research shows trucking industry’s operational costs continue to climb
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2018 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2017 – providing trucking industry stakeholders with a high-level benchmarking tool, and government
ATRI releases updated Crash Predictor Model
The nonprofit American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released an update for its Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving behaviors (such as prior crashes, violations and convictions). ATRI’s analysis draws on data from over 435,000 U.S. truck drivers over a two-year time frame to
PepsiCo ‘Rolling Remembrance’ run to support Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation now underway
In remembrance of military members who have lost their lives while serving the United States, and in honor of the surviving families, PepsiCo recently launched its fourth annual “Rolling Remembrance” relay to help spread awareness for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. This year’s “Rolling Remembrance” relay will journey more than 8,000 miles throughout the United
ATRI: The driver shortage is the trucking industry’s biggest concern
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit trucking industry research institute, unveiled its top ten industry issues report, headed by the driver shortage in the top spot. The significant need for qualified drivers to meet the nation’s growing freight demand surged six spots in the annual survey to top the list of concerns this
ATRI: Decline in operational costs driven by fuel prices
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2016 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.” Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2015 providing trucking industry stakeholders with a high-level benchmarking tool, and
ATRI seeks fleet manager input on fuel economy and fuel usage
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), in conjunction with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and ExxonMobil, has launched an online survey seeking fleet manager input on fuel economy and fuel usage. The survey will be investigating current and future approaches to improving fuel economy in heavy-duty truck fleets. Current and future trends in
ATRI research quantifies impact of non-preventable crashes on CSA scores
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its latest CSA research, “Assessing the Impact of Non-Preventable Crashes on CSA Scores.” In this analysis, ATRI investigated the impact that excluding non-preventable crashes would have on motor carrier CSA Crash Indicator BASIC measures. The analysis used carrier crash records, mapped to the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information
