Category: Trucker Safety

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Trucker Misclassification, Trucker Overscheduling, Trucker Safety

Misclassification, Over-Scheduling Are Risky for Truckers

Road accidents continue to be a big concern for truck drivers as 2019 recorded 1,005 fatal occupational injuries, the highest record for the trucking industry since 2003. According to the last The Large Truck Crash Causation Study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are “complex events” because the elements that contribute […]

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By : Jul 15, 2021 Comments Off on Misclassification, Over-Scheduling Are Risky for Truckers
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Lost Wages, Trucker Safety

A Lonely Road: Examining the Mental Toll of Trucking

The trucking industry is highly competitive, especially in areas that have several container ports and shipping ports. This has created a work culture where several drivers are overworked, lack proper sleep, are fatigued, and possibly battling mental health issues. While many companies provide their employees with the necessary support systems, most of these are focused […]

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By : Aug 26, 2020 Comments Off on A Lonely Road: Examining the Mental Toll of Trucking
truck driver unfair wages personal injury
Lost Wages, Personal Injury, Trucker Safety

The Truck Driver’s Dilemma: Unfair Wages and Personal Injury Risks

Reality Behind the Wheel: Truck Drivers Face Immense Risk of Injuries and Unfair Wages  The US is facing a massive truck driver shortage. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the deficit rose to 60,800 in 2018. The ATA expects this number to more than double in the next decade due to the exodus of […]

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By : Oct 15, 2019 Comments Off on The Truck Driver’s Dilemma: Unfair Wages and Personal Injury Risks
Personal Injury, Trucker Safety

Driver Danger: How Wait Times at Loading Docks Increase Truck Crash Rates

In many ways, truck driving is more of a lifestyle than a career. Most truckers have long hours of service and are on the road for weeks on end. What’s more, a lot of truck drivers are paid by the mile they’ve traveled instead of the hours they spent doing their work. This means that […]

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By : Jul 29, 2019 Comments Off on Driver Danger: How Wait Times at Loading Docks Increase Truck Crash Rates
Truck Driver Shortage
Truck Driver Shortage, Trucker Safety

Is Trucker Shortage Short Changing Trucker’s Rights and Safety?

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and big rig trucks are familiar sights on highways, roads, and interstates. Since these vehicular giants are so prevalent, most people would be surprised when they hear that there is a shortage of at least 50,000 commercial drivers nationwide — and that number is expected to rise as older drivers retire. Experts within […]

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By : Jul 10, 2019 Comments Off on Is Trucker Shortage Short Changing Trucker’s Rights and Safety?