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Do trucking associations make carriers safer?

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New research conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute found that joining a state or national trucking association makes trucking companies safer than those that are both former members or were never members of associations. 

Dan Murray, vice president of ATRI, joins Jason and Matt this week to talk about the findings of the study and what it means for motor carriers across the country.

00:00 Trucking associations and safety

03:22 Trucking association members

05:56 Fatal crashes and vehicle violations

07:07 Proof of being safer

09:25 Reaching safety goals