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ACWI Advance - February 1, 2022

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Weak retail sales may show an economy tottering on the edge. The government seeks to improve truck driver training, recruitment and retention. The…

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories:

  • Weak retail sales may show an economy tottering on the edge.
  • The government seeks to improve truck driver training, recruitment and retention.
  • The administration launches attacks on independent contractor status.
  • About 87% of executives believe their firms can endure the Omicron variant.
  • Survey shows cargo theft is changing from mobile to stationary sources.
  • Having a disaster plan and employee preparedness training is vital.
  • The Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published February 1, 2022 · updated March 24, 2023.

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