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Safety performance differences between unionized and non-union motor carriers

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  • Corsi, Thomas M.
  • Grimm, Curtis M.
  • Cantor, David E.
  • Sienicki, Dale

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This paper analyzes the safety performance differences between union and non-union motor carriers. Based primarily on the safety and health provisions of a national agreement between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a major unionized motor carrier, a hypothesis is developed that union carriers have a positive safety impact. The hypothesis is tested using safety performance data. Key findings are that union membership has a statistically significant positive impact on both driver and vehicle safety performance. Union membership results in significantly fewer crashes as well.

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  • Corsi, Thomas M. & Grimm, Curtis M. & Cantor, David E. & Sienicki, Dale, 2012. "Safety performance differences between unionized and non-union motor carriers," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 48(4), pages 807-816.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:transe:v:48:y:2012:i:4:p:807-816
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2012.01.003
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