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Positive Marijuana Tests Among Drivers Grow at Alarming
An analysis of data collected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse found nearly 41,000 truckers tested positive for marijuana in 2022, a 32% increase from 2021.
Volume returning to the trucking market, but carriers aren’t feeling it (yet)
As evidenced by high-frequency truckload volume data from FreightWaves SONAR, the U.S. trucking market may be experiencing a revival of demand. North American freight markets are measured by the Outbound Tender Volume Index, or OTVI.
Four steps to reducing your fleet’s downtime
The high price of fuel, taxes, certain regulations, the shortage of drivers, the cost of diagnostic equipment are all things fleets would like to eliminate. Besides reducing downtime, I am certain that eliminating it would be at the top of their list. A company’s reputation with customers can be damaged by downtime since not only does it have hard dollar costs, but it also causes frustration for drivers.
Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash
Even professionals can be tempted to act against their best interests in the heat of the moment when experiencing an accident. Keep your wits about you while offering assistance or comfort to the injured parties. It is imperative that you begin protecting yourself legally as soon as you are involved in an accident.
DECEMBER 2022 CASE STUDIES
4-UNIT ACCOUNTRENO, NV
2-UNIT ACCOUNTCHARLOTTE,NC
5-UNIT ACCOUNT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
3-UNIT ACCOUNT
DAYTON, OH
DAYTON, OH