Commercial Truck Industry Statistics

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Commercial Truck Industry Statistics

Spot truckload pricing landed at $2.10 per mile in Q4 2023 while fleets keep moving fast and tight with 96% average loaded-mile utilization in 2023. Use these contrasts to understand what drives cost, capacity, safety, emissions, and staffing across U.S. trucking.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. average truckload spot rate was $2.10 per mile in Q4 2023.

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For-hire carriers operated 92% of U.S. truck miles in 2022.

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Average U.S. truck fleet size for large carriers was 1,200 trucks in 2023.

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Trucks traveled 332.1 billion miles on U.S. highways in 2022.

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Single-trailer tractor-trailers accounted for 64.1% of truck miles in 2022.

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U.S. private fleets account for 61.4% of all trucks but only 22.9% of miles.

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Average age of U.S. Class 8 trucks is 7.1 years in 2023.

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Combination trucks represented 5.2% of registered vehicles but 28.9% of miles traveled.

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U.S. for-hire trucking average annual mileage per truck was 109,000 miles in 2022.

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Straight trucks made up 95% of single-unit trucks, traveling shorter distances.

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U.S. truck utilization rate averaged 96% for loaded miles in 2023.

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Multi-trailer trucks accounted for 2.4% of miles but higher ton-miles.

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Average U.S. carrier operates 50 trucks on average in 2023.

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Trucks under 26,001 lbs GVW traveled 71.7 billion miles in 2022.

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U.S. drayage trucks handled 40% of port container moves in 2023.

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Average empty mile percentage for U.S. trucks was 19% in 2023.

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Heavy-haul trucks over 80,000 lbs GVW traveled 12.5 billion miles.

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U.S. regional haulers average 500-800 miles per trip.

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Tanker trucks represented 6% of U.S. fleet in 2023.

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U.S. truck OOS rate was 22.4% during inspections in 2023.

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Long-haul trucks over 500 miles account for 25% of shipments.

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U.S. flatbed trucks make up 15% of specialized fleet.

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Refrigerated trucks (reefers) traveled 8.2 billion ton-miles in 2022.

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U.S. average truck speed on interstates was 55 mph in 2023.

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Bulk commodity haulers dominate 40% of ton-miles.

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U.S. truck driver turnover rate for large carriers was 94% annualized in 2023.

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In 2023, the U.S. commercial trucking industry moved 72.5% of the nation's freight by value, totaling over $10 trillion in goods.

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The global commercial truck market size was valued at $567.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $789.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%.

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U.S. Class 8 truck sales reached 266,400 units in 2023, marking a 12% increase from 2022.

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The trucking industry in the U.S. employs 3.55 million truck drivers as of 2023.

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Freight revenue from U.S. trucking hit a record $940.8 billion in 2022.

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Medium-duty truck market in North America was valued at $32.4 billion in 2023.

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The European commercial vehicle market grew by 7.5% in 2023, reaching 2.9 million units.

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U.S. for-hire trucking carriers operated 1.8 million trucks in 2022.

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China's heavy-duty truck sales surged to 1.15 million units in 2023.

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The U.S. truckload segment accounted for 68% of trucking revenue in 2022.

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Less-than-truckload (LTL) market in the U.S. was valued at $80 billion in 2023.

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Global electric truck market expected to grow from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $57.5 billion by 2030.

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U.S. private truck fleets numbered 10.2 million vehicles in 2022.

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Indian commercial vehicle industry produced 983,000 units in FY2023.

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Brazil's truck market sales reached 152,600 units in 2023.

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U.S. trucking industry supports 26 million jobs indirectly through supply chain in 2023.

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Autonomous truck market projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2035 globally.

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U.S. heavy-duty truck registrations grew 5.2% to 4.1 million in 2022.

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Japan's commercial truck production was 456,000 units in 2023.

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Mexico's heavy truck sales hit 50,200 units in 2023.

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U.S. carrier truck tonnage index rose 2.1% in 2023.

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Global truck leasing market size was $112 billion in 2023.

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U.S. vocational truck segment sales were 92,000 units in 2023.

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South Korea's truck exports reached 78,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. trucking fuel costs averaged $58 billion annually in 2023.

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Australia commercial vehicle sales totaled 58,900 units in 2023.

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Russia truck production was 112,000 heavy-duty units in 2023.

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U.S. intermodal trucking handled 15 million containers in 2023.

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Canada truck market sales grew 8% to 145,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. large truck fatal crash rate was 0.60 per 100 million miles in 2022.

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4,876 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022, killing 5,183 people.

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Truck occupant fatalities decreased 2% to 859 in 2022.

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74% of large truck fatal crashes involved a single tractor-trailer.

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Rollover crashes accounted for 17% of large truck occupant deaths in 2022.

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Driver fatigue cited in 13% of fatal large truck crashes.

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U.S. large trucks had 471,000 injury crashes in 2022.

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Speeding involved in 29% of large truck fatal crashes.

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Underride crashes caused 312 fatalities in truck crashes 2017-2021.

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ELD compliance reduced HOS violations by 50% post-2017 mandate.

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CSA scores improved for 85% of carriers post-safety tech adoption.

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Brake-related violations in 25% of truck OOS inspections.

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Distracted driving in 8% of large truck crashes.

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Cargo securement failures in 15% of injury crashes.

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Nighttime large truck fatal crashes 20% higher rate.

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Alcohol impairment in 3% of truck drivers in fatal crashes.

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Collision avoidance tech reduced rear-end crashes by 50%.

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Tire blowouts cause 11,000 crashes annually.

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Interstate highways saw 57% of large truck fatal crashes.

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Seatbelt usage by truck drivers 98% in crashes with fatalities.

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HOS violations dropped to 14.6% post-ELD.

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69% of truck-passenger vehicle crashes are passenger vehicle at fault.

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Fire incidents in 1.9% of large truck crashes.

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Speed limiters could prevent 1,385 truck crashes yearly.

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Vision blockers in 30% of truck turning crashes.

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Telematics adoption in 60% of fleets reduced accidents 20%.

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U.S. trucks emitted 380 million metric tons CO2 in 2022.

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Diesel trucks average 6.5 mpg, improving 1.5% annually.

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15% of new Class 8 trucks sold with natural gas engines in 2023.

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Autonomous trucking pilots logged 45 million miles by 2023.

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Telematics systems installed in 70% of U.S. fleets over 100 trucks.

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Electric trucks charged 2.5 GWh in U.S. commercial ops 2023.

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Predictive maintenance AI cuts downtime 25% in fleets.

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Hydrogen fuel cell trucks reached 500 units globally in 2023.

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ADAS features in 45% of new medium-duty trucks.

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Fuel efficiency standards Phase 2 save $120B by 2027.

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V2V communication tested to cut congestion 20%.

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LNG trucks number 35,000 in North America 2023.

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Digital dash cams with AI in 55% of top 500 carriers.

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Battery-electric trucks range averaged 250 miles in 2023.

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Platooning tech saves 7% fuel in trials.

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Retrofit kits for emissions cut NOx 90%.

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5G connectivity in trucks enables real-time routing for 40% fleets.

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Aerodynamic devices standard on 80% new Class 8 trucks.

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Remote diagnostics used by 65% fleets, uptime +15%.

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Propane trucks 28,000 in U.S. vocational use.

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Level 4 autonomy approved for hub-to-hub ops in Texas 2023.

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Smart tires with sensors in 20% premium fleets.

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GHG Phase 3 rules target 25% efficiency gain by 2030.

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The U.S. trucking industry employs 3.55 million drivers, with 2.1 million long-haul.

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Average truck driver salary in U.S. was $59,500 in 2023.

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Driver shortage projected at 82,000 in 2024 for U.S. carriers.

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78% of U.S. truck drivers are over 45 years old in 2023.

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Women represent 8.1% of U.S. professional truck drivers in 2023.

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Average tenure for U.S. truck drivers is 5.2 years with current carrier.

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94.1% turnover rate for large truckload carriers in Q2 2023.

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Entry-level drivers earn $45,000 annually on average in 2023.

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1.2 million CDL holders are underutilized in 2023.

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Hispanic drivers comprise 25% of U.S. trucking workforce.

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Training costs per new driver average $7,000-$10,000 in 2023.

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60% of drivers cite pay as top reason for leaving jobs.

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U.S. requires 160,000 new drivers annually to replace retirees.

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Owner-operators number 450,000 in U.S., 10% of workforce.

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Benefits satisfaction among drivers is 65% for health insurance.

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42% of drivers work 60+ hours per week in 2023.

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CDL training schools graduated 45,000 drivers in 2023.

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Driver age median is 47 years in U.S. trucking.

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30% turnover attributed to work-life balance issues.

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Unionized drivers are 12% of workforce, higher pay by 15%.

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Foreign-born drivers 18% of total U.S. drivers.

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Overtime pay averages $1.50 above base for drivers.

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25% of new hires quit within first 90 days.

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Independent contractors earn $2.00-$2.50 per mile gross.

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Safety bonus incentives used by 70% of fleets.

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The U.S. trucking market is still moving fast, with the average truckload spot rate landing at $2.10 per mile in Q4 2023 and utilization averaging 96% for loaded miles. At the same time, the system looks oddly uneven, where private fleets make up 61.4% of trucks yet cover only 22.9% of miles, and driver turnover reaches a staggering 94% annualized at large carriers. This post brings those contrasts together, alongside shipment volumes, fleet composition, safety and out of service rates, so you can see what is really driving costs and capacity.

Key Takeaways

  • U.S. average truckload spot rate was $2.10 per mile in Q4 2023.
  • For-hire carriers operated 92% of U.S. truck miles in 2022.
  • Average U.S. truck fleet size for large carriers was 1,200 trucks in 2023.
  • In 2023, the U.S. commercial trucking industry moved 72.5% of the nation's freight by value, totaling over $10 trillion in goods.
  • The global commercial truck market size was valued at $567.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $789.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%.
  • U.S. Class 8 truck sales reached 266,400 units in 2023, marking a 12% increase from 2022.
  • U.S. large truck fatal crash rate was 0.60 per 100 million miles in 2022.
  • 4,876 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022, killing 5,183 people.
  • Truck occupant fatalities decreased 2% to 859 in 2022.
  • U.S. trucks emitted 380 million metric tons CO2 in 2022.
  • Diesel trucks average 6.5 mpg, improving 1.5% annually.
  • 15% of new Class 8 trucks sold with natural gas engines in 2023.
  • The U.S. trucking industry employs 3.55 million drivers, with 2.1 million long-haul.
  • Average truck driver salary in U.S. was $59,500 in 2023.
  • Driver shortage projected at 82,000 in 2024 for U.S. carriers.

U.S. trucking moves most freight by value, with record revenues, rising costs, and big safety and driver workforce pressures.

Fleet Operations

1U.S. average truckload spot rate was $2.10 per mile in Q4 2023.
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2For-hire carriers operated 92% of U.S. truck miles in 2022.
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3Average U.S. truck fleet size for large carriers was 1,200 trucks in 2023.
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4Trucks traveled 332.1 billion miles on U.S. highways in 2022.
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5Single-trailer tractor-trailers accounted for 64.1% of truck miles in 2022.
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6U.S. private fleets account for 61.4% of all trucks but only 22.9% of miles.
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7Average age of U.S. Class 8 trucks is 7.1 years in 2023.
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8Combination trucks represented 5.2% of registered vehicles but 28.9% of miles traveled.
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9U.S. for-hire trucking average annual mileage per truck was 109,000 miles in 2022.
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10Straight trucks made up 95% of single-unit trucks, traveling shorter distances.
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11U.S. truck utilization rate averaged 96% for loaded miles in 2023.
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12Multi-trailer trucks accounted for 2.4% of miles but higher ton-miles.
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13Average U.S. carrier operates 50 trucks on average in 2023.
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14Trucks under 26,001 lbs GVW traveled 71.7 billion miles in 2022.
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15U.S. drayage trucks handled 40% of port container moves in 2023.
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16Average empty mile percentage for U.S. trucks was 19% in 2023.
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17Heavy-haul trucks over 80,000 lbs GVW traveled 12.5 billion miles.
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18U.S. regional haulers average 500-800 miles per trip.
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19Tanker trucks represented 6% of U.S. fleet in 2023.
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20U.S. truck OOS rate was 22.4% during inspections in 2023.
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21Long-haul trucks over 500 miles account for 25% of shipments.
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22U.S. flatbed trucks make up 15% of specialized fleet.
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23Refrigerated trucks (reefers) traveled 8.2 billion ton-miles in 2022.
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24U.S. average truck speed on interstates was 55 mph in 2023.
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25Bulk commodity haulers dominate 40% of ton-miles.
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26U.S. truck driver turnover rate for large carriers was 94% annualized in 2023.
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Fleet Operations Interpretation

While American highways are dominated by a vast network of specialized, heavily utilized trucks—with astonishingly few empty miles—the industry's frenetic pace is fundamentally fueled by a revolving door of drivers, all navigating the delicate balance between razor-thin margins per mile and the relentless demand to keep the nation’s freight moving.

Industry Overview

1In 2023, the U.S. commercial trucking industry moved 72.5% of the nation's freight by value, totaling over $10 trillion in goods.
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2The global commercial truck market size was valued at $567.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $789.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%.
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3U.S. Class 8 truck sales reached 266,400 units in 2023, marking a 12% increase from 2022.
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4The trucking industry in the U.S. employs 3.55 million truck drivers as of 2023.
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5Freight revenue from U.S. trucking hit a record $940.8 billion in 2022.
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6Medium-duty truck market in North America was valued at $32.4 billion in 2023.
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7The European commercial vehicle market grew by 7.5% in 2023, reaching 2.9 million units.
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8U.S. for-hire trucking carriers operated 1.8 million trucks in 2022.
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9China's heavy-duty truck sales surged to 1.15 million units in 2023.
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10The U.S. truckload segment accounted for 68% of trucking revenue in 2022.
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11Less-than-truckload (LTL) market in the U.S. was valued at $80 billion in 2023.
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12Global electric truck market expected to grow from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $57.5 billion by 2030.
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13U.S. private truck fleets numbered 10.2 million vehicles in 2022.
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14Indian commercial vehicle industry produced 983,000 units in FY2023.
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15Brazil's truck market sales reached 152,600 units in 2023.
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16U.S. trucking industry supports 26 million jobs indirectly through supply chain in 2023.
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17Autonomous truck market projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2035 globally.
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18U.S. heavy-duty truck registrations grew 5.2% to 4.1 million in 2022.
Directional
19Japan's commercial truck production was 456,000 units in 2023.
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20Mexico's heavy truck sales hit 50,200 units in 2023.
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21U.S. carrier truck tonnage index rose 2.1% in 2023.
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22Global truck leasing market size was $112 billion in 2023.
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23U.S. vocational truck segment sales were 92,000 units in 2023.
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24South Korea's truck exports reached 78,000 units in 2023.
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25U.S. trucking fuel costs averaged $58 billion annually in 2023.
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26Australia commercial vehicle sales totaled 58,900 units in 2023.
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27Russia truck production was 112,000 heavy-duty units in 2023.
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28U.S. intermodal trucking handled 15 million containers in 2023.
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29Canada truck market sales grew 8% to 145,000 units in 2023.
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Industry Overview Interpretation

The numbers don't lie: whether hauling three-quarters of America's economy or electrifying for a $57.5 billion future, the world is built on the back of a relentless, multi-trillion-dollar, and increasingly innovative trucking industry.

Safety

1U.S. large truck fatal crash rate was 0.60 per 100 million miles in 2022.
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24,876 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022, killing 5,183 people.
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3Truck occupant fatalities decreased 2% to 859 in 2022.
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474% of large truck fatal crashes involved a single tractor-trailer.
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5Rollover crashes accounted for 17% of large truck occupant deaths in 2022.
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6Driver fatigue cited in 13% of fatal large truck crashes.
Directional
7U.S. large trucks had 471,000 injury crashes in 2022.
Directional
8Speeding involved in 29% of large truck fatal crashes.
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9Underride crashes caused 312 fatalities in truck crashes 2017-2021.
Verified
10ELD compliance reduced HOS violations by 50% post-2017 mandate.
Verified
11CSA scores improved for 85% of carriers post-safety tech adoption.
Verified
12Brake-related violations in 25% of truck OOS inspections.
Directional
13Distracted driving in 8% of large truck crashes.
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14Cargo securement failures in 15% of injury crashes.
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15Nighttime large truck fatal crashes 20% higher rate.
Verified
16Alcohol impairment in 3% of truck drivers in fatal crashes.
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17Collision avoidance tech reduced rear-end crashes by 50%.
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18Tire blowouts cause 11,000 crashes annually.
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19Interstate highways saw 57% of large truck fatal crashes.
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20Seatbelt usage by truck drivers 98% in crashes with fatalities.
Directional
21HOS violations dropped to 14.6% post-ELD.
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2269% of truck-passenger vehicle crashes are passenger vehicle at fault.
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23Fire incidents in 1.9% of large truck crashes.
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24Speed limiters could prevent 1,385 truck crashes yearly.
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25Vision blockers in 30% of truck turning crashes.
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26Telematics adoption in 60% of fleets reduced accidents 20%.
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Safety Interpretation

While heavy trucks and the 4,876 tragic fatal crashes they were involved in during 2022 demand relentless improvement, the data offers a clear blueprint: proven technologies like ELDs and collision avoidance systems are significantly reducing driver errors and saving lives, showing us exactly where to double down our efforts.

Technology

1U.S. trucks emitted 380 million metric tons CO2 in 2022.
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2Diesel trucks average 6.5 mpg, improving 1.5% annually.
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315% of new Class 8 trucks sold with natural gas engines in 2023.
Single source
4Autonomous trucking pilots logged 45 million miles by 2023.
Directional
5Telematics systems installed in 70% of U.S. fleets over 100 trucks.
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6Electric trucks charged 2.5 GWh in U.S. commercial ops 2023.
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7Predictive maintenance AI cuts downtime 25% in fleets.
Verified
8Hydrogen fuel cell trucks reached 500 units globally in 2023.
Verified
9ADAS features in 45% of new medium-duty trucks.
Verified
10Fuel efficiency standards Phase 2 save $120B by 2027.
Verified
11V2V communication tested to cut congestion 20%.
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12LNG trucks number 35,000 in North America 2023.
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13Digital dash cams with AI in 55% of top 500 carriers.
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14Battery-electric trucks range averaged 250 miles in 2023.
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15Platooning tech saves 7% fuel in trials.
Single source
16Retrofit kits for emissions cut NOx 90%.
Single source
175G connectivity in trucks enables real-time routing for 40% fleets.
Verified
18Aerodynamic devices standard on 80% new Class 8 trucks.
Verified
19Remote diagnostics used by 65% fleets, uptime +15%.
Verified
20Propane trucks 28,000 in U.S. vocational use.
Verified
21Level 4 autonomy approved for hub-to-hub ops in Texas 2023.
Verified
22Smart tires with sensors in 20% premium fleets.
Directional
23GHG Phase 3 rules target 25% efficiency gain by 2030.
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Technology Interpretation

While the trucking industry is belching out a staggering 380 million tons of CO2 annually, its collective toolbox—from the creeping adoption of natural gas and electric rigs to AI-driven efficiency and the steady march toward autonomy—reveals a sector that is finally getting serious about cleaning up its act, one painfully slow but smart upgrade at a time.

Workforce

1The U.S. trucking industry employs 3.55 million drivers, with 2.1 million long-haul.
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2Average truck driver salary in U.S. was $59,500 in 2023.
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3Driver shortage projected at 82,000 in 2024 for U.S. carriers.
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478% of U.S. truck drivers are over 45 years old in 2023.
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5Women represent 8.1% of U.S. professional truck drivers in 2023.
Single source
6Average tenure for U.S. truck drivers is 5.2 years with current carrier.
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794.1% turnover rate for large truckload carriers in Q2 2023.
Directional
8Entry-level drivers earn $45,000 annually on average in 2023.
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91.2 million CDL holders are underutilized in 2023.
Single source
10Hispanic drivers comprise 25% of U.S. trucking workforce.
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11Training costs per new driver average $7,000-$10,000 in 2023.
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1260% of drivers cite pay as top reason for leaving jobs.
Directional
13U.S. requires 160,000 new drivers annually to replace retirees.
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14Owner-operators number 450,000 in U.S., 10% of workforce.
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15Benefits satisfaction among drivers is 65% for health insurance.
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1642% of drivers work 60+ hours per week in 2023.
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17CDL training schools graduated 45,000 drivers in 2023.
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18Driver age median is 47 years in U.S. trucking.
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1930% turnover attributed to work-life balance issues.
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20Unionized drivers are 12% of workforce, higher pay by 15%.
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21Foreign-born drivers 18% of total U.S. drivers.
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22Overtime pay averages $1.50 above base for drivers.
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2325% of new hires quit within first 90 days.
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24Independent contractors earn $2.00-$2.50 per mile gross.
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25Safety bonus incentives used by 70% of fleets.
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Workforce Interpretation

The industry is hemorrhaging experienced, aging drivers who rightly demand better pay and work-life balance, yet it's struggling to replace them because the grueling lifestyle and mediocre entry-level pay repel new talent, despite a vast pool of underused potential.

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    Reference 13
    IDTECHEX
    idtechex.com

    idtechex.com

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    Reference 14
    JAMA
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    jama.or.jp

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    Reference 15
    NAFINSA
    nafinsa.org.mx

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    Reference 16
    ATRRI
    atrri.org

    atrri.org

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    Reference 17
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
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    fortunebusinessinsights.com

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    Reference 18
    SPGLOBAL
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    spglobal.com

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    Reference 19
    KAMA
    kama.or.kr

    kama.or.kr

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    Reference 20
    FCAI
    fcai.com.au

    fcai.com.au

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    Reference 21
    INTERMODAL
    intermodal.org

    intermodal.org

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    Reference 22
    CVMA-ACMV
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    Reference 23
    CCJDIGITAL
    ccjdigital.com

    ccjdigital.com

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    Reference 24
    BTS
    bts.gov

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    Reference 25
    AI
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    ai.fmcsa.dot.gov

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    Reference 26
    WOMENINTRUCKING
    womenintrucking.org

    womenintrucking.org

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    Reference 27
    TRUCKINGTRUTH
    truckingtruth.com

    truckingtruth.com

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    Reference 28
    TTNEWS
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    Reference 29
    ACHRNEWS
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    Reference 30
    OOIDA
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    ooida.com

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    Reference 31
    NETRINC
    netrinc.com

    netrinc.com

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    Reference 32
    TEAMSTER
    teamster.org

    teamster.org

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    Reference 33
    MIGRATIONPOLICY
    migrationpolicy.org

    migrationpolicy.org

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    Reference 34
    ZIPRECRUITER
    ziprecruiter.com

    ziprecruiter.com

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    Reference 35
    FLEETEQUIPMENTMAG
    fleetequipmentmag.com

    fleetequipmentmag.com

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    Reference 36
    TRUCKERSREPORT
    truckersreport.com

    truckersreport.com

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    Reference 37
    WORKFORCEHUB
    workforcehub.com

    workforcehub.com

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    Reference 38
    FMCSA
    fmcsa.dot.gov

    fmcsa.dot.gov

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    Reference 39
    CRASHSTATS
    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

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    Reference 40
    NHTSA
    nhtsa.gov

    nhtsa.gov

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    Reference 41
    IIHS
    iihs.org

    iihs.org

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    Reference 42
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov

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    Reference 43
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 44
    HYDROGENINSIGHT
    hydrogeninsight.com

    hydrogeninsight.com

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    Reference 45
    NGVAAMERICA
    ngvaamerica.org

    ngvaamerica.org

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    Reference 46
    LYTX
    lytx.com

    lytx.com

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    Reference 47
    PELOTON-TECH
    peloton-tech.com

    peloton-tech.com

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    Reference 48
    ERICSSON
    ericsson.com

    ericsson.com

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    Reference 49
    TRUCKINGINFO
    truckinginfo.com

    truckinginfo.com

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    Reference 50
    GEOTAB
    geotab.com

    geotab.com

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    Reference 51
    PROPANE
    propane.com

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    Reference 52
    TXDOT
    txdot.gov

    txdot.gov

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    Reference 53
    MICHELIN
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