When you think about dangers that can cause truck accidents, you may not immediately think of sleepiness. But the truth is that driver fatigue is a very real risk-factor for accidents. Fatigue is extreme exhaustion due to mental or physical work. Not getting enough sleep, working long hours, and stress (physical or mental) can cause fatigue. For truck drivers, fatigue is highly dangerous because of the potential for a crash. We’ve got some tips to help you avoid drowsy driving – and save money on your truck insurance by avoiding accidents that could increase your rates.
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Driver fatigue can be one of the most dangerous behaviors of commercial truck drivers. Long hours and large quotas are the enemy of safe commercial vehicle driving, even if it increases your clientele. So, it’s vital to a successful trucking business that everyone can recognize the signs and methods to prevent things like drowsy and tired driving. However, most fleet managers don’t know about the true risks. Driving drowsy or in improper driving positions can even be as dangerous as things like quick braking, improper evasive actions, and texting while driving. Ultimately, driver fatigue can cause delayed reaction times, more accidents, more expensive rates on your commercial trucking insurance.
Here, we’ll detail the risks of driver fatigue and how to prevent them in your fleet. Learn about how to keep your drivers comfortable in their cabins, how to make sure your drivers are breaking up long drives, and the importance of managing your hauling quotas to encourage safer driving behavior.