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Trucking costs rose 3.4% per mile in 2025, outpacing inflation: ATRI report
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reported that average trucking operational costs rose to $2.336 per mile in 2025, a 3.4% increase from 2024, outpacing consumer inflation by 1.5 percentage points. Excluding fuel, costs increased 4.2% to $1.854 per mile. Driver wages rose at a sub-inflationary 2.5%, while benefits costs surged 6.6%.
Jul 15, 2026 1 source