ATA Releases: American Trucking Trends 2009-2010

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) annual report ATA American Trucking Trends 2009-2010 is now available to the public and members of the media.

Trends, produced by the ATA Economics Department, serves as a vital source of information on major trucking and transportation issues for the 21st century.  The report provides a profile of the dynamics shaping the trucking industry and includes information about:

• Size of the Industry
• Trucking Performance
• Fleet Demographics
• Retail Sales
• Taxes
• Safety
• International Trade
• Trucks and the Environment
• Diesel Fuel Price Trends
• U.S. Commercial Truck Configurations

According to American Trucking Trends 2009-2010, trucking hauled 68.8 percent, or 10.2 billion tons, of all freight transported in the U.S. in 2008 and was a $660 billion industry. 

Additional highlights include information about fuel prices and truck sales.  Trends explains the implications of the fuel price spikes of summer 2008 when diesel hit an all-time high of $4.764 a gallon and provides an estimate of the industry's fuel expenses for the most recent year.  The report also reveals that due to financial constraints, caused in part by the deepest recession in the post-war era, U.S. truck sales plunged almost 25 percent from 2007 to 2008 and even further during the first nine months of 2009.  Engine and trailer sales also fell during that time. 

Trends is indispensable for trucking companies, industry suppliers, logistics providers, analysts, public policy decision makers and many others. It is available in book, CD and downloadable PDF formats.

ATA American Trucking Trends 2009-2010 is part of ATA Business Solutions, a line of information products, business tools, services, training programs, and conferences specifically designed to address the critical issues affecting trucking companies and fleet operators. Proceeds from sales support the efforts of ATA and participating state trucking associations, including outreach and advocacy.

To order or receive more information, call 1-866-821-3468 (toll free) or visit www.ATABusinessSolutions.com.

Media should contact Connie Heiss at 703-838-8894 or [email protected].

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.

SOURCE American Trucking Associations