Every year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) releases state-by-state trucking data that puts real numbers behind what our members already know to be true — trucking is the backbone of the Kansas economy.

ATRI is the trucking industry's leading research organization, producing independent, data-driven analysis on the issues that matter most to carriers, drivers, and policymakers. Their annual Trucking Fast Facts compiles the latest federal and state data into a snapshot covering jobs, wages, taxes, safety performance, infrastructure contributions, and the top issues facing the industry.

For KMCA, this research is more than a data sheet. It's a tool — for advocacy at the Capitol, for conversations with community leaders, and for telling the trucking story to audiences who may not fully understand the industry's reach.

The Kansas Fast Facts are updated annually. To explore ATRI's full library of research, visit truckingresearch.org.

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