At its recent meeting in Atlanta, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors, led by Chairman Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises, reviewed and approved the 2026 Top Research Priorities. The research priorities were identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at its annual meeting held March 10-11 in Washington, DC.
Month: April 2026
The VIN was the lie: how 23 trailers became a $287K fraud scheme
A man in Florida was arrested this week after selling 23 semi-trailers using fraudulent VINs in a scheme worth over $287,000, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. On the surface, everything looked clean. The trailers were real, the paperwork matched, and the deals moved… Continue reading The VIN was the lie: how 23 trailers became a $287K fraud scheme
UPS projects to boost capacity at 3 Asia air hubs
UPS continues to make major airport investments in Asia to support growing cross-border trade in one of the company’s biggest markets even as it reduces overall capital expenditures. The added capacity, along with technology upgrades, are intended to ensure fast transit times for shippers even as volumes increase, according to the company. The integrated parcel… Continue reading UPS projects to boost capacity at 3 Asia air hubs
Dry van report: The freight market just flashed its biggest warning since 2022
The March Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) hit 65.7, the highest since May 2022, driven by a surge in Transportation Prices to 89.4—a 12.7-point jump. This is tied to the Strait of Hormuz closure, pushing national diesel to $5.40/gallon and California’s to a record $7.60, with carriers quickly passing on the cost. The 50.2-point gap between… Continue reading Dry van report: The freight market just flashed its biggest warning since 2022
3PL marketing spend efficiency diverged dramatically in Q4: LeadCoverage
As the freight cycle shows signs of heating up, third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight brokers face a critical window to capture new customers. Yet a new benchmark from LeadCoverage warns that not all marketing dollars are created equal. The company’s Supply Chain Growth Index (SCGI) for Q4 2025 shows a sharply widening performance gap… Continue reading 3PL marketing spend efficiency diverged dramatically in Q4: LeadCoverage