Operating Costs Rose 4.2% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation by 1.5 Points
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%.
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Truck Tire Prices Set to Jump as Rubber, Oil, Energy Costs Spike
Natural rubber nearing a 10-year high, crude oil doubled since December, and LNG export capacity down 17% in Qatar. Fleets face a three-front pricing squeeze.
Why Trucking Insurance Costs Keep Rising Despite Static Coverage Rules
Nuclear verdicts jumped 52% in 2024 while federal minimum coverage hasn't budged since 1985, leaving carriers exposed and insurers with pricing leverage.