Manufacturing Associations

Not every trucking trip presents the same level of risk. This article explores how distance, route conditions, and cargo characteristics can affect vehicle stability, driver workload, and overall trip predictability—helping fleet operators better understand the factors that shape commercial driving safety.

The trades industry is built on hard work, resilience, and dedication — but behind the strength of the workforce, many employees face mental health challenges that often go unnoticed and can take a serious toll. By creating a culture that prioritizes mental health awareness, provides meaningful support and accommodations, and ensures access to care, employers can help build safer jobsites, stronger teams, and healthier lives both on and off the clock. Explore three impactful ways skilled trades employers can better support the mental health of their workforce.

New employees are more likely to experience workplace injuries during their first year on the job as they adjust to new environments, equipment, and expectations. Learn why the first 90 days matter most and learn practical ways businesses can improve onboarding, strengthen safety habits, and reduce workplace incidents as their teams grow.