2. Infrastructure
The trucking industry moves 10.93 billion tons of freight in the U.S., which is estimated to increase 1.4% per year through 2050. Despite this growth, the country’s infrastructur
1. Sustainability
Freight transportation continues to be a leading contributor of carbon emissions in the U.S., responsible for over half of the nitrogen oxide total emissions inventory in the count
PGT Bulletin — Q2 2023 Edition
The PGT Bulletin addresses current issues within the trucking industry that impacts PGT Trucking, our customers and the supply chain.
6. Driver Recruitment
The American Trucking Associations notably estimated a record-setting shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in 2021. Despite an increased focus on driver retention in the industry, esti
5. Equipment Shortages
Trailer orders hit record levels at the end of 2022, continuing the trend of equipment shortages faced by carriers during the past two years. Production of heavy-duty trucks stalle
4. Fuel, Taxes and Tolls
Operating costs continue to increase for trucking companies. Fuel costs, listed as the top industry concern in 2022 by the American Transportation Research Institute, remain high,
3. Truck Parking
The lack of available truck parking continues to be a primary concern in the industry, ranking in the top five of the American Transportation Research Institute’s Top Industry Is
2. Infrastructure
America’s infrastructure is in a state of decline, rated an overall “C-” by the American Society of Civil Engineers 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, with 43% of America’s r
1. Sustainability
The transportation industry accounts for 27% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the largest contributor among key sectors. Most fleets have embraced a more
PGT Bulletin — Q1 2023 Edition
The PGT Bulletin addresses current issues within the trucking industry that impacts PGT Trucking, our customers and the supply chain.