Truck Drivers Under Pressure

The reality is that truck drivers are under quite a bit of pressure. Their rate of divorce or separation is much higher than others’. They can be party animals or even recluses. They rarely live moderate lives.

They tend to endure more health problems that the average person. Stroke, heart disease, stomach and bowel problems are all more common in truck drivers than in other people. Both alcohol and drug abuse is much higher than the normal rate. They have sleep problems, and these have a negative effect on the body’s immune system. Truck drivers are more susceptible to colds, flu, and viruses. They miss quite a bit of work.

To make sure that others are safe on the road, trucking companies should observe guidelines to help their drivers perform safely.

Companies should recognize that their first obligation is to the safety of both their drivers and the public. They should make sure drivers have enough time to do their jobs and to rest. Companies should make sure that all safety precautions are in place before the start of each driver’s trip. A company should never put a driver in a situation that may compromise their safety or the safety of others. Companies should try to assign drivers a variety of driving situations, so they do not get bored or fatigued from overly repetitious work.

Driver schedules should take into account the real situation of human physiology and psychology. When companies do not do so, serious and expensive crashes can result.

The Young Firm in New Orleans understands the serious nature of automobile and truck accidents and the injuries that can result. Our firm will investigate the causes of any accident and pursue appropriate legal action.

Call a Louisiana car and truck accident attorney today at (866) 660-7220 for a free and confidential consultation if you have been involved in a car accident or an accident with a truck.