The update

BTS periodically refreshes National Transportation Statistics, a broad collection covering the transportation system, safety, energy, freight, passenger travel and the economy. It provides context for policy and business analysis.

Read carefully

Tables may use different time periods, definitions and adjustment methods. Check the notes before comparing a monthly employment series with annual freight totals or crash data.

Practical takeaway

Use official data to test broad claims, then return to operating records for decisions. A fleet’s own cost per mile, maintenance history and customer mix remain essential.

SOURCE PUBLICATION

U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics — National Transportation Statistics

This original summary adds CDL-focused context. Visit the named publication for its full reporting and later updates.

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