US Trucking Market In Flux as DOT Inspections Loom

With annual U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) safety inspections scheduled for the week of May 2, customers should expect further disruptions to an already volatile inland transportation market. Each year, the number of available drivers and trailers in the market drops during inspections week, causing rates to temporarily spike. Inspections week – also known as Blitz Week – involves random checkpoints being set up around the country verifying compliance with DOT trucking regulations. Many drivers avoid driving during Blitz Week, restricting capacity.