Supply Chain and Logistics

One consequence of the CSA rules is the availability of information abut past accidents and bad driving incidents for individual truckers. This is causing them to be fired or released by their firms, or perhaps not hired if they are owner-operators.  But a New Jersey court has found that they cannot be denied unemployment if they are put out of work by this data.  Couple that with the fact that they may be considered employees, by some courts, even if they are independent owner operators, and we may see an upward tick in unemployment claims!

Truckers Can’t Lose Unemployment For Bad Driving: NJ Court | LinkedIn.

This writer believes there are unintended consequences of the new CSA regulations implemented by the FMCSA. These are adding to the driver shortage.

But the data is essential to better management of freight traffic.  And ultimately the ‘big data’ will allow firms and drivers to choose cost effective solutions.  Trucking’s not a business for sissies.  And only through data will the public appreciate the role of trucking in our economy, and the tremendous contribution it makes to our life.  The data may help show that by and large trucking is safe.  and if truckers drive too fast or dangerously, maybe they should not be hired, and should seek another career.

CSA–First Year is a Failure | LinkedIn.