How Do I Safely Share the Road With Semi-Trucks?
It can be frustrating to be stuck driving behind a semi-truck. They block our vision and take too long to make tight turns. However, trucks are much larger and carry much more weight on the road, so accidents can be catastrophic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 people in
Read MoreProposal Letting Truck Drivers Decide Their Rest Schedules Endangers Drivers
Earlier this month, an aviation bill passed through the House of Representatives with a provision in the fine print that prevents states from mandating commercial truck driving companies to schedule longer rest breaks for truck drivers than the minimum standards under federal law. Currently, 22 states require even more generous or more frequent rest breaks
Read MoreCan This App Help Truck Drivers Stay Alert?
It is well known that delivery deadlines often put pressure on truck drivers to drive, rather than doze. Truck drivers often skimp on sleep, chug a cup of coffee, knock back some caffeine supplements and continue driving in order to make a delivery deadline. On average, 4,300 deaths per year occur involving commercial trucks. One
Read MoreShould Truck Drivers Have Flexible Sleep Regulations?
The recent indictment of the truck driver who caused an accident that severely injured comedian Tracy Morgan has drawn a lot of attention to the issue of fatigued truck drivers. This attention prompted a federal study that will monitor sleeping habits of truck drivers to determine whether the drivers should have more flexible sleep regulations.
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