In our 21st Century world, business runs on a 24-hour clock, 7 days a week. This reality places huge demands on the trucking and logistics industries to meet the ever-growing need to move raw materials and finished products. As a result of these demands, fatigue has become a major concern for drivers and motor carriers alike. Nearly 60,000 collisions occur each year due to sleepy drivers. These crashes result in the deaths of almost 1600 people and cause over 40,000 serious injuries annually. In the trucking industry, the federal Department of Transportation estimates that there are nearly 8000 fatigue-related crashes each year. These accidents result in the deaths of almost 400 truck drivers and cost the industry about two and a half billion dollars.

Topics covered in this safety video include: reduced vigilance, accident characteristics, sleep loss, Circadian Rhythm, medications, sleep apnea, caffeine use and rule compliance.

Runtime: 15 Min.

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