Cybergal
10-04-2009, 10:54 AM
Trucker Fatigue: What are the Regulations?
DALLAS, TX, October 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A trucker's work day is tiring, even though he is seated at the wheel most of the time. Truck design has improved over the years so that seats are more comfortable, ventilation is better, and ergonomic principles have governed cab design.
But the long hours of driving require continual attentiveness, perhaps more so than long hours of driving a car. The trucker cannot make any sudden changes in speed or in lane changing, but must be aware of any needed changes well before they are implemented. Fully loaded, a big rig can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That means more time is needed for starting, stopping and lane changing.
More Here (http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/preventing-trucker-fatigue-what-are-the-regulations-119041.php)
DALLAS, TX, October 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A trucker's work day is tiring, even though he is seated at the wheel most of the time. Truck design has improved over the years so that seats are more comfortable, ventilation is better, and ergonomic principles have governed cab design.
But the long hours of driving require continual attentiveness, perhaps more so than long hours of driving a car. The trucker cannot make any sudden changes in speed or in lane changing, but must be aware of any needed changes well before they are implemented. Fully loaded, a big rig can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That means more time is needed for starting, stopping and lane changing.
More Here (http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/preventing-trucker-fatigue-what-are-the-regulations-119041.php)