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ATA Q3 Economic Update
Webinar Description:
Join ATA Chief Economist and Senior Vice President Bob Costello for the latest economic update of 2026, featuring a timely look at current economic conditions and what they mean for the trucking industry. Costello will break down key economic and trucking trends and their implications for your business. He will also discuss the energy markets, where truck freight is strong and where it isn’t, and give his outlook for the year ahead.
A live question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
A recording will be provided to all approved registrants post-webinar, even if you are not able to attend.
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About the Presenter:
Bob Costello, Chief Economist & SVP, International Trade Policy, American Trucking Associations
Bob Costello is the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the national trade association for the trucking industry. As Chief Economist, he manages all of ATA's collection, analysis and dissemination of trucking economic information. This includes several monthly trucking economic indicators, motor carrier financial and operating data, an annual freight transportation forecast, driver wage studies, weekly diesel fuel price and economic reports, and a yearly trucking almanac. Bob also conducts economic analyses of proposed regulations and legislation affecting the trucking industry.
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