Semi-Obscured: A Natural Field Study of Carrier Legitimacy and Safety Patterns

This brief but telling natural field study documents 13 semi-trucks observed within 37 minutes outside an Amazon warehouse.

In an era where freight velocity and volume are increasing rapidly, especially around high-volume distribution centers like Amazon’s, the systems that ensure carrier safety and legitimacy are showing signs of strain. This brief yet telling natural field study documents 13 semi-trucks observed within 37 minutes outside an Amazon warehouse.

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