Overnight Truckstops: What You Need to Know to Get Great Sleep
For truck drivers, finding a place to safely park and sleep can be a hassle. Whether you pull into an on-ramp shoulder, a truck stop, or a rest area on the highway, you may be violating hours of service (HOS) regulations and you could even face traffic fines. Finding a spot to park and rest is the first obstacle, and your safest options are overnight truckstops that have the space to accommodate big rigs and other trucks. Your next...
Sleeping in Your Truck | Tips for New Drivers
Fatigue and lack of adequate sleep are common problems for a lot of people around the world. However, truck drivers are especially susceptible to not getting enough high quality sleep. According to a recent study from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, more than half of all transportation workers suffer from short sleep duration. Since many drivers spend days or even weeks on the road at a time, establishing regular sleep patterns...