Trucks moved less freight in 2023 than 2022, report says

Trucks moved 11.18 billion tons of freight in 2023, down from the 11.46 billion tons in 2022, according to a recently American Trucking Associations (ATA) report

Other findings from the report, American Trucking Trends 2024, include:

Industry revenues increased to $987 billion, from $940.8 billion in 2022.

Trucking industry-related jobs employed 8.5 million people, including 3.55 million professional drivers.

Motor carriers moved 84.5 percent of goods across the Mexican border, and 66.5 percent of goods between the United States and Canada.

Small businesses comprise the majority of the industry. A total of 99.6 percent of carriers operate fewer than 100 power units, and 95.5 percent operate 10 or fewer trucks.

“As government officials and business leaders make decisions that determine the trajectory of our economy, their choices can often affect the performance of our industry,” ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said. “Accurate data and credible information are key to sound policymaking, which is why Trends has a place on the desks of fleet owners, suppliers, logistics professionals, lawmakers and anyone needing insight into the economy’s leading mover of freight.”

ATA represents the trucking industry. Its more than 37,000 members include private carriers, for-hire motor carriers, industry suppliers & allied companies, shippers, and individual professionals.

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