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Box Truck Drivers: The Real Safety Risk in US Freight
An analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals that box truck drivers are nearly twice as likely to be placed out of service as tractor-trailer drivers, with driver fitness and substance abuse violations far higher. The root cause is a regulatory loophole: trucks under 26,001 lbs require no CDL and no drug testing, leading to a less-qualified driver pool even as equipment itself is as safe as big rigs.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source
