Technology has revolutionized the transportation industry over the past two decades. New technologies like wireless communication and vehicle tracking systems have improved fuel efficiency, promoted safety, and identified available cargo loads and routes for truckers. These technologies also serve as…
The economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt by industries of every size and type. Fear of infection, coupled with strict social distancing and stay-at-home orders have caused consumer spending to plummet, affecting large swaths of the economy…
In the commercial transportation industry, semi trucks and trailers receive the most attention. These haulers account for millions of tons of cargo moved each year, including transport from manufacturing and shipping centers to retail locations throughout the United States. Semi…
The transportation industry is continually seeking ways of improving efficiency while reducing the impact on the environment. Significant trucking industry innovations have taken place in the past decade, often spurred by new regulations and government-supported initiatives. One of the initiatives driving change…
As a component of risk management in the commercial transportation industry, trucker drug testing has long been a part of operations. Ensuring drivers are free of potential impairments makes sense, both from safety and liability perspectives.Trucker drug testing protocols are…
America’s truckers are an integral part of commerce. Without them, goods could not be efficiently transported between manufacturing and production centers to retail locations across the country. Truckers often work long hours, and in some cases, their wages do not…
The American transportation industry is the lifeblood of commerce and is responsible for moving millions of tons of goods from manufacturing and production centers to end-users each year. With so many miles traveled and cargo hauled, commercial trucking operations face…
Commercial truckers face many challenges as they transport goods from one corner of the country to the other. Trucking can be a grueling task, requiring long hours, backbreaking labor, and the loneliness and stress of the open road. Truck driver…
Many people may not realize the injury risks associated with the commercial trucking industry, particularly those of truck drivers. Truckers face significant injury risks on the job, including those that can negatively impact their ability to work and which may…
Commercial truck drivers cover millions of highway miles each year in the United States. These valuable workers are the lifeblood of commerce, transporting goods to every community in the nation. As such, truck drivers face many risks, including the possibility…
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