United States trucking moved an estimated 11.27 billion tons of freight in the most recent full year measured, according to industry data compiled by the American Trucking Associations. That volume represented more than 72 percent of all domestic freight tonnage, underscoring how central the sector remains to the movement of goods across the country.

The figures point to an industry that employs at scale. Trucking supported roughly 8.4 million industry-related jobs, including about 3.58 million professional drivers. Industry revenue reached $906 billion for the year, down from just over $1 trillion the prior year, reflecting a softer rate environment even as physical volumes held up. The gap between strong tonnage and lower revenue illustrates how pricing, rather than freight demand, drove the year-over-year change.

Recent monthly readings show renewed momentum. During the first four months of 2026, tonnage rose 2.6 percent compared with the same period a year earlier, and a February jump pushed activity to its highest level in three years. Longer-range forecasts from the association project continued growth, with one estimate calling for a 25.6 percent increase in tonnage by 2030. The data frames a sector that carries the largest share of domestic freight and continues to expand its base volumes despite revenue pressure.

Source: American Trucking Associations -- https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/ata-american-trucking-trends-2025