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Wiz Imp

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2. I don't believe either company has a very good safety record.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Feb 13, 2025, 01:02 PM

Feb 13

https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/amazon-injury-rate/

Amazon Says Its Injury Rates Are Down. They’re Still the Highest in the Industry.

https://trevinolaw.com/trucking-companies-with-the-most-accidents/

Trucking Companies With The Most Accidents (Statistics)

Here are some examples from well-known trucking companies. The information is based on data from the 24 months leading up to Jan 2023:

UPS – encountered a staggering 2,632 collisions, causing 950 injuries and 56 fatalities.
Werner Enterprises – recorded 983 accidents, resulting in 306 injuries and 24 deaths.
Averitt Express – reported 412 accidents, leading to 130 injuries and 8 fatalities.
Fedex Express – experienced 401 accidents, with 146 injuries and 9 fatalities.

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Trump Selects Former Amazon, UPS Safety Director to Lead OSHA [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 13 OP

The same Amazon where warehouse Whyisthisstillclose Feb 13 #1

I don't believe either company has a very good safety record. Wiz Imp Feb 13 #2