The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched a Driver survey to better understand the impact of state marijuana legalization laws on the trucking industry and its workforce. ATRI first conducted this survey in person at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY last week, where over 300 drivers completed the survey. ATRI has now put the survey online for additional driver input.

ATRI’s marijuana impact research was one of its Research Advisory Committee’s top research priorities in 2022. This topic was identified as critical due to the conflict and uncertainty between new state laws legalizing marijuana and longstanding federal laws, particularly for those that are part of a are federally regulated workers.

The survey asks about drivers’ perspectives and knowledge of new state laws and the impact of those laws on road safety and the workforce.

“Driver input is a critical part of ATRI’s research, and this latest survey is no exception,” stated ATRI president Rebecca Brewster. “We hope professional drivers will take a few minutes to offer their perspective on this critical issue.”

Truck drivers can fill out the confidential survey here online. The survey will remain open until April 28, 2023.

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