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ATRI Seeks Truckers’ Views on Marijuana’s Impact

May 25, 2023April 11, 2023 by admin

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to understand the impacts of state laws legalizing marijuana on trucking and its workforce. This comes as conflicts and uncertainty arise between state and federal laws, especially for federally-regulated workers. The survey, first deployed in-person at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) with over 300 drivers … Read more

eLearning Course for Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees

May 26, 2023March 8, 2023 by admin

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor, drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace accounts for 65% of on-the-job accidents and that 38% to 50% of all workers’ compensation claims are related to the abuse of alcohol or drugs in the workplace. Additionally, approximately 1 in every 11 workers in the US … Read more

How Should Employers Handle Delta-8 THC?

May 25, 2023January 29, 2023 by admin

Delta-8 THC, a compound found in the cannabis plant, has been making headlines in recent months. The legal status of Delta-8 THC is confusing, as it is technically legal under federal law, but has been banned by some states. As a result, employers are left wondering how to handle this substance in the workplace. The … Read more