This dataset consists of truck size and weight enforcement data including number of trucks weighed, number of violations, and number of oversize/overweight permits, as reported by the States in their annual certification to FHWA.

In 2021, some *** million automobiles, about **** million light trucks, and some ******* heavy-duty trucks were sold to customers in the United States. The U.S. auto industry sold about **** million motor vehicles in 2021—a slow recovery compared to 2020. Retail sales of motor vehicles declined significantly during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Pickup truck sales were the least affected by the pandemic because of their popularity in states with less stringent COVID measures. Mass motorization fuels the market As of 2022, over ** percent of the U.S. population reported having access to their own car, with an additional ** percent having access to a company or family car. This reliance on passenger vehicles is partly due to the U.S.’s extensive road network, which creates an incentive toward mass motorization and leads to higher demands, boosting the U.S. automotive market. As of March 2022, ** percent of consumers in the United States reported they intended to purchase a car. A success at risk due to the chip shortage With over *** trillion U.S. dollars in revenue from road vehicle and parts retail trade, the sector has swiftly recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic due to the rise in light truck sales. In contrast, interest in automobiles has been nosediving since 2015, as the U.S. consumers moved away from smaller models. Light trucks might, however, might fall victim to their own success. The global automotive chip shortage is an ongoing challenge in the industry. While passenger vehicle demand remains high, the monthly inventory-to-sales ratio has been nosediving since April 2020.

This statistic shows the the value of the U.S. food truck industry in 2014 and 2015, as well as the industry forecast for 2020. In 2015, the U.S. food truck industry was valued at 856.7 million dollars.

Food truck industry - additional information

Food trucks are mobile food service establishments, which can sell a variety of products including ice cream, ethnic cuisine, hamburgers and street food. Some trucks simply store the food and sell it from the vehicle, whereas others are equipped to also prepare and cook it. The benefits of food trucks is that they are able to change location and do not have to rely on customers visiting one fixed location. On the other hand, their success can be greatly affected by the weather, as food truck food is served al fresco.

In 2015, the value of the U.S. food truck industry increased to 856.7 million U.S. dollars. The industry was forecasted to increase by another 140 million U.S. dollars by 2020. That same year, 90.5 percent of food trucks businesses in the United States were non-employers while California had the highest share of food trucks.

According to a survey published by the National Restaurant Association, consumers aged 18 to 34 years of age were the most likely to purchase a meal from a food truck, followed by 54 percent of diners aged between 35 and 44 years. Older generations were the least likely to patronize a food truck, with only 30 percent of survey respondents aged 65 and over having visited one. However, older diners would be much more likely to visit a food truck from their favorite restaurant, with 53 percent stating they would patronize a food truck of their favorite restaurant.

Graph and download economic data for All Employees, Truck Transportation (CES4348400001) from Jan 1990 to Jun 2025 about warehousing, trucks, transportation, establishment survey, employment, and USA.

Light trucks include trucks with up to 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, including minivans and sport utility vehicles. Prior to the 2003 Benchmark Revision, light trucks were up to 10,000 pounds. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases auto and truck sales data, which are used in the preparation of estimates of personal consumption expenditures.

This table contains 140 series, with data for years 2009 - 2010 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2015-02-06. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick; ...), Fleet and equipment statistics (10 items: Total powered units; Straight trucks; Road tractors; All other powered units ...).

Light truck retail sales in the United States increased to 12.9 million units in 2024. This was a year-over-year increase in sales of some 3.94 percent compared to 2023. In contrast, 2022 was the second drop in sales in a decade, after the drop reported in 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales had been increasing since 2010, when the auto industry began recovering from low vehicle purchases after the 2008-2009 financial crisis. In 2024, sales of light trucks accounted for about 81.2 percent of the approximately 15.9 million light vehicles sold in the United States. Ford, with its signature truck, the Ford F-150, was one of the leading North American car brands in the United States. Why are consumers buying trucks now? Before the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020, the U.S. economy had largely recovered from the woes of the financial crisis and unemployment in the United States fell to 3.7 percent in 2019. This meant that consumers were better able to purchase new vehicles. Similarly, due to lower gasoline and diesel fuel prices, motorists were more willing to buy trucks over smaller, more fuel-efficient sedans. 2022 presented a challenge for this automotive market, with Russia's war on Ukraine leading to motor fuel price inflation and to higher new and used car prices.

Heavy trucks include trucks with more than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Prior to the 2003 Benchmark Revision heavy trucks were more than 10,000 pounds. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases auto and truck sales data, which are used in the preparation of estimates of personal consumption expenditures.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Trucks in Finland from 2007 to 2024.

Food trucks have seen significant growth over the last five years, cementing their position as a standout in the broad food services sector. Notably, this expansion is largely due to evolving consumer tastes shifting in favor of unique, gourmet cuisine offered at prices lower than those in traditional sit-down restaurants. The industry has thrived, with cities like Portland, LA, and Austin passing regulations and establishing designated areas for this new wave of culinary delights. Despite the economic pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the industry revenues stayed resilient. Industry revenue is expected to reach $2.4 billion, with an annualized growth rate of 10.3% over the five years to 2024. Nevertheless, not all food truck industry vendors celebrate this success. City regulations, escalating competition, and minuscule profit margins are tripping up some. Food truck-specific laws are not uniform; they differ by city. These laws determine the working hours and conditions for the food trucks, often including specified distances from traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. Indeed, these restaurants often see the food trucks as direct competition and have rallied against the industry. Food trucks will still face significant challenges over the next five years. The most prominent are regulatory roadblocks, stunting industry growth. Parking and other concerns legislation remains a work in progress in many towns as they scramble to accommodate the wave of change. Nonetheless, rising household incomes and the growing interest in convenient yet affordable gourmet cuisine will fuel the industry's expansion. The projected revenue growth over the five years to 2029 is a CAGR of 0.8%, reaching $2.5 billion.

Heavy trucks include trucks with more than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Prior to the 2003 Benchmark Revision heavy trucks were more than 10,000 pounds. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases auto and truck sales data, which are used in the preparation of estimates of personal consumption expenditures.

The electric truck market worldwide is projected to grow to ******* units by 2026, up from some ****** commercial vehicles in 2018. This represents a compound annual growth rate of around ***** percent between 2020 and 2026. Medium-duty electric trucks are forecast to represent over ** percent of the global electric commercial vehicle fleet. This is in part due to the infrastructure challenges faced by heavy-duty electric vehicles.

The statistic shows the employment in U.S. freight trucking industry from 1990 to 2020. In 2020, over 1.4 million people were employed in the truck transportation industry in the United States.

Light trucks include trucks with up to 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, including minivans and sport utility vehicles. Prior to the 2003 Benchmark Revision, light trucks were up to 10,000 pounds. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases auto and truck sales data, which are used in the preparation of estimates of personal consumption expenditures.

U.S. heavy truck sales soared to around ******* units in 2019 before dropping to some ******* sales in 2020, a decrease of almost ** percent year-over-year. in 2021, the number of sales then rose again to ******* units, an increase of over ** percent from 2020. Heavy trucks have a gross vehicle weight in excess of ****** pounds and are often classified as Class * or Class * trucks. Freightliner and Kenworth lead the market in terms of Class * truck sales in the United States.

Introduction

Trucking Industry Statistics: The trucking industry has been the backbone of the world's supply chain, and it has provided a smooth transfer of goods from one nation to another.

In 2024, the global freight trucking industry achieved a valuation of USD 2,739.24 billion, with North America contributing 37.2 percent of that total . In the United States alone, 3.54 million professional truck drivers hauled a large portion of the nation's freight . U.S. trucking firms generated approximately USD 987 billion in gross freight revenue during 2023. Cross-border overland trade with Canada and Mexico reached USD 1.6 trillion in 2024, a 1.8 percent increase from the previous year .

Trucks accounted for 55.5 percent of cross-border flow value to Canada and 72.5 percent to Mexico; U.S.–Mexico and U.S.–Canada trucking combined moved USD 1.0 trillion, growing 3.6 percent from 2023 . On average, U.S. spot rates in September 2024 were around USD 1.96 per mile for dry vans and USD 1.97 per mile for refrigerated and flatbed trucks. This quantitative snapshot highlights the trucking industry’s massive scale, substantial U.S. contribution, and its vital role in continental freight movement—all conveyed through precise numerical data.

In 2025, this sector will continue to prosper in impressive numbers regarding growth, economic impact, and challenges, as below. A detailed trucking industry statistics update is provided as follows.

Data tracking historical truck travel speeds from the road network performance project. The travel speeds, Travel Time Index (TTI), Delay Index (DI) and Buffer Time Index (BTI) were calculated with GPS data collected by GPS fleet tracking units.

This data is used by the Ministry of Transportation to monitor truck speed and performance on major roadways within Ontario.

*[GPS]: Global Positioning System

In 2019, medium-duty trucks represented some 86.7 percent of the total North American electric truck fleet, compared to only 80 heavy-duty trucks. This was in part due to the inaccessibility of charging infrastructures faced by heavy-duty electric trucks, which hauled goods over long distances. By 2026, the medium-duty electric truck segment is projected to reach over 8,200 units, compared to some 1,500 heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The United States was the country recording the largest electric truck fleet in the region.

The Heavy Duty Trucks Market Report is Segmented by Tonnage Type (10 To 15 T and More Than 15 T), Class (Class 7 and Class 8), Propulsion Type (Diesel, Battery-Electric, and More), Application (Construction and Mining, and More), Truck Body Type (Tractor-Trailer, and More), Sales Channel (OEM, and More), and Geography (North America, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Units).

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics calculates this index based on the American Trucking Association’s monthly Truck Tonnage Index.