We want to encourage ICSA members to participate in a new ATRI survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry. ATRI leaders expect the survey will provide insight into the specific challenges motor carriers face as the use of recreational marijuana grows in the U.S., as well as potential approaches the industry can take to address these challenges. ATRI’s confidential survey is available online here and will remain open through March 17, 2023.
No driver plans for a breakdown, but every driver should be ready for one. Mechanical issues, tire failures, or other unexpected problems can happen when you least expect it. Knowing how to safely bring your vehicle to a stop and protect yourself and others can help keep a minor inconvenience from becoming a serious incident.
For truckers, testing for marijuana continues. Just as with testing for cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, and opioids, testing for marijuana will continue to be conducted on a pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty basis.
As temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with tires, brakes, and overall vehicle condition. Summer heat doesn’t just stress drivers, it amplifies mechanical weaknesses, making maintenance and inspections more important than ever.