Date of Award
2025
Degree Name
Business Administration
College
College of Business
Type of Degree
D.B.A.
Document Type
Dissertation
First Advisor
Dr. Marc Sollosy
Second Advisor
Dr. Deepak Subedi
Third Advisor
Mr. Paul Davis
Abstract
This dissertation explored the interplay between safety ratings and financial performance within the transportation sector, with a specific focus on the trucking industry. In an era where safety standards are paramount, the primary objective of the study was to determine the impact of safety ratings on the operating costs of trucking firms. Using a robust methodology grounded in quantitative analysis and industry-specific secondary data, the study established empirical connections between safety ratings and operating costs. This included a focused effort to identify direct effects, highlighting the potential influence of lower safety ratings on economic outcomes within the trucking industry.
Furthermore, the dissertation provided insights for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders by offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between prioritizing safety and achieving financial performance. By examining these dynamics, the study contributed to the broader discourse on sustainable business practices and the economic implications of safety prioritization in the trucking sector.
Subject(s)
Industrial management.
Industrial safety.
Finance.
Transportation.
Trucking.
Responsibility.
Business logistics.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Teresa L., "Safety ratings and their effect on operating costs in the trucking industry: a data-driven analysis" (2025). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 1936.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/1936
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Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Finance and Financial Management Commons, Operations and Supply Chain Management Commons, Transportation and Mobility Management Commons
