Understanding Truck Driver Fatigue
Author: Brack Terry
Commercial truck drivers are required to travel long distances in order to fulfill strict delivery deadlines, which means they are on the road for long stretches of time. Unfortunately, truckers commonly drive fatigued to maximize their profits, which increases their risk of causing a truck accident. Common effects of trucker fatigue include: Possibility of falling […]
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