The 2026 Top 10 Issues in Trucking represents the most comprehensive annual assessment of challenges facing the transportation industry, compiled through extensive research by the American Transportation Research Institute. This year’s findings highlight critical concerns including truck parking shortages, litigation risks, insurance cost pressures, and the complex transition to electric vehicles that are reshaping operational strategies across the sector. Safety managers and trucking company owners rely on the 2026 Top 10 Issues in Trucking to guide their strategic planning and resource allocation decisions. The research, supported by 164 charitable contributors, provides data-driven insights that help the industry’s 8.8 million workers navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and operational landscape. By addressing these identified concerns through targeted training programs and infrastructure investments, trucking professionals can work toward solutions that improve both safety and profitability.