One of the most important people in the trucking world is the dispatcher. In many ways, the entire shipping process would fall apart if not for what the dispatcher did. The dispatcher is the main source of communication to the truck driver about the coordination of the freight shipment. They are the connection between the driver and the shipper, after booking it through the freight forwarder.
In light of recent news, the trucking industry might have to embrace for new regulations. This is news that all shippers should watch closely. Before we delve into the proposed laws and their implications on trucking, we need to look at the current state of trucking safety. 13% of commercial truck accidents involve truck driver fatigue. In 2012, accidents with large trucks on the road involved 3,900 deaths and thousands of other people injured. This is a sore spot in trucking.
We all heard the horrific news in New Jersey about a multiple vehicle accident, in which there were numerous victims, include comedian Tracy Morgan. We are all praying for the best. According to the details of the incident, a truck driver with a WalMart truck was not properly observing the slow moving traffic at night on the New Jersey Turnpike. The result was this major accident. The National Transportation Safety Board has already stated that they will take an active role in this investigation and review it.
