Trucking Cost Per Mile Sets New Record High

Mileage Matters | July 21, 2026

Trucking cost per mile sets new record high

Commercial Carriers Journal- The average cost to operate a commercial truck rose 3.4% (an increase of 7.6 cents) in 2025 to a record $2.336 per mile, according to a benchmarking report released by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Wreaths Across America Giving in July

In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, MTA is starting its 2026 sponsorship of Wreaths Across America (WAA) with WAA's annual Giving in July campaign.

WAA is an annual, nationwide memorial to the fallen men and women of the U.S. military. Sponsored wreaths are placed on millions of graves in remembrance of their sacrifice.

The Giving in July campaign kicks off this year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

During the Giving in July campaign, for every $17 sponsorship, $5 will automatically be applied to the sponsorship of an additional veteran's wreath.

To learn more and become an MTA wreath sponsor, click here.

As a thank you, sponsors of 30 or more wreaths ordered through MTA’s sponsorship page will receive a limited-edition Michigan Trucking Association 1:64 scale die cast metal truck.* All sponsors will be recognized on MTA’s website, Mileage Matters e-newsletter, and Strait Ahead magazine.

*Limit one per company

Periodic Inspection Training (PIT) Class

August 20- 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

MTA Conference Room

Members-$395

Registration- Deadline August 7

Federal & State Regulations

Make truckers prove passenger authorization documentation: CVSA

Overdrive- In an effort to help roadside inspectors combat human trafficking, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, asking the agency to require written or electronic documentation of authorization for passengers in a commercial motor vehicle.

$75K for your authority? Underground MC number sales network uncovered

Overdrive- New research has exposed details of the MC number trade, with carrier authorities selling for as much as $75,000 despite federal efforts to crack down on the problem.

Government

Six Things Fleets Need to Know About EPA's New NOx Rule

Trucking.org- Two weeks ago, EPA proposed new NOx standards that could reduce the cost of new diesel trucks by as much as $6,000 and generate a $12 billion net saving to truck purchasers. ATA President & CEO Chris Spear joined EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to discuss the forthcoming benefits to the supply chain.

Operations

MOTUS problems persist; FMCSA gives guidance

Land Line- Two months after MOTUS was launched, some motor carriers are still navigating through problems associated with the new registration system.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued an alert to help carriers who are unable to claim a USDOT Record because they’ve been inadvertently registered as a Transportation Service Provider.

Business

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Truck News- President Donald Trump on July 20 imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products.