
Tire Costs Jump 6.4%, Driver Pay Tops $1 Per Mile for First Time
Operating costs climbed through 2025 as tariffs hit tires and driver compensation crossed the dollar mark, squeezing margins in the third year of soft freight.
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Operating costs climbed through 2025 as tariffs hit tires and driver compensation crossed the dollar mark, squeezing margins in the third year of soft freight.

ATRI data shows trucking costs climbed faster than consumer prices for the second straight year, with driver benefits up 6.6% while wages lagged at 2.5%.