by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
The current projections for its expansion in the US are only probable, due to continued insufficient worldwide data, but it is most likely to be widespread in the US by mid to late March and April. Here is what I have done and the precautions that I take and will...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
A shortage of drivers continues to be one of the greatest challenges facing the trucking industry today. Based on a 2019 report by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry was short roughly 60,000 drivers in 2018, up nearly 20% from the prior-year...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
We found truck drivers were twice as likely to smoke compared to other US workers. We also found smoking was three times higher among the female drivers compared to other women in the US workforce[1]. Smoking may be higher among truckers because it may help combat...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Real Truth About Truckers Being a truck driver isn’t exactly easy. And it’s even harder when the rumor mill is running and people actually believe the myths about this profession. The truth is, truckers work hard every day! So we are here to address and correct...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
• Since 1980 when the trucking industry was economically deregulated, the number of fatal truck crashes and the rate have both declined dramatically. • From 1980-2016, the number of large truck-involved fatal crashes declined 32%. • From 1980 -2016, the large...
