🚛💀🤑 CBD or Not?, Road Rage Tragedy, & Fee-dEx Fatigue
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Buckle up, folks—it’s a wild ride today! 🌿 Douglas Horn, a former trucker, claims a "THC-free" CBD product got him fired, and now the Supreme Court is divided on whether his case holds up. Meanwhile, in a more tragic headline, Miguel Ibarguren has been found guilty of murdering his co-driver along I-65—an unsettling reminder that not all truck troubles happen under the hood.
And if you thought surcharges were bad before, FedEx and UPS are out here stacking fees like it’s Jenga season. Discounts are nice... until fuel and urban fees start squeezing budgets tighter than a packed trailer.
Hold on to your manifests, folks—things are shifting fast. Let's dive in! 📦
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Supreme Court Debates Truck Driver’s CBD-Related Firing Case
Douglas Horn, a former truck driver, says a CBD product—advertised as THC-free—cost him his job after he failed a drug test. Now, he's taking it to the Supreme Court, using the RICO Act (yep, the one aimed at organized crime) to seek triple damages.
The court is split—some justices worry this could open the floodgates for product liability lawsuits, while others, like Justice Kagan, argue that losing your job counts as a business injury worthy of RICO damages. A final decision is expected next year.
💡 Why it Matters: For trucking and logistics, this case could reshape drug testing policies and complicate zero-tolerance rules. If the court sides with Horn, employers might face more legal challenges from employees blaming products like CBD for job losses.
🔥 Hot Take: CBD claims trucking jobs? If this case wins, carriers might need a lawyer on standby for every drug test. CBD might be 'THC-free,' but it’s not consequence-free.
Florida Trucker Found Guilty of Killing Co-Driver in Indiana
In a tragic case, Miguel Ibarguren, a Miami-based trucker, was found guilty of murdering his co-driver, Aristide Garcia, along I-65 in Indiana. Both drivers worked for CRST, and Garcia’s body was discovered in March 2022 after being reported missing a month earlier. Ibarguren was arrested a week later in Texas, and his sentencing is scheduled for next month.
🛑 Why This Matters: This case highlights how co-driver setups, while efficient, come with risks. Driver well-being, conflict resolution, and crisis protocols need to be a bigger focus in fleet operations. It raises an important question: Are trucking companies doing enough to prevent escalations on long hauls?
🔥 Hot Take: Two drivers, one cab... what could go wrong? Turns out, a lot. Conflict management training might need to rank higher than logbook audits moving forward.
FedEx and UPS Surcharges Open Doors for Competitors
FedEx and UPS might offer discounts, but they’re stacking on surcharges—from fuel hikes to urban delivery fees—that are squeezing shippers’ budgets. What used to be 25% of shipping spend going toward surcharges is now closer to 40%. With peak season around the corner, these fees are making it harder for companies to stick to their transportation budgets.
🛑 Why This Matters: These surcharges aren’t just annoying—they can blow up your margins. Unexpected fees mid-year make budgeting a nightmare, and if you’re not careful, you could see costs spiral fast.
🔥 Hot Take: FedEx and UPS are like that friend who offers to split the bill, then hits you with ‘handling fees.’ Time to shop around—alternative carriers like Jitsu and GLS are looking better every day.
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for December 23, 2024, from iLevel Logistics Inc.