Survey outlines trucking industry’s commitment to safety

Washington — The trucking industry remains committed to maintaining and improving safety – and has the receipts to prove it.

Recently released data from the American Trucking Associations’ Safety Spend Survey shows that, in 2022, the industry invested an estimated $14 billion in technology, training and “other expenditures” to boost highway safety. That’s an increase of more than 40% from the most recent survey conducted in 2015.

ATA polled motor carriers with fleets of all sizes. Respondents represented nearly 160,000 trucks and 170,000 drivers, an association press release states. Fleets’ investments were organized under five categories: onboard safety technology, training, incentives, safety-related maintenance and compliance costs.

“The trucking industry’s highest commitment is to keep our roads, drivers and the entire motoring public safe,” ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said. “This report clearly demonstrates that safety isn’t just a slogan for our industry, it is our mission. While others talk about their commitment to safety, the trucking industry is doing the work and investing in lifesaving technology and training every day.”