Truckers and their employers will be interested in some new and possibly surprising safety data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Get the latest here.
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NIOSH says its study, published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, is the first to describe truck crashes, work-related injuries, work environments, driver training, attitudes and behaviors. Among the key findings, 73% of drivers surveyed see their delivery deadlines as unrealistically tight, which could increase the likelihood of unsafe actions like speeding, driving while drowsy, or violating hours of service regulations.