What is coercion in the trucking industry?

Being a owner/operator is one the most stressful jobs a person can take on. There are multiple pressures being applied from many different directions. Driver's have to deal with brokers, dispatchers, shippers, carriers, DOT, weather and traffic just to name a few.

All of these situations constantly require that driver's adjust to changing schedules and uncontrollable events to meet the demand of the market. Being able to navigate all of these situations helps build a reputation in the industry as someone who can get things done. However, when the feedback that driver's start to get from these outside sources request that they do something against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) that is when things get risky.

Written by:?Mike Riegel

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