TY - JOUR PY - 1987// TI - Economic pressure, long distance trucking, and safety JO - Journal of the transportation research forum A1 - Beilock, R. A1 - Capelle, R. SP - 177 EP - 185 VL - 28 IS - 1 N2 - The safety-related practices of long distance drivers are examined. The results reveal that a large proportion of drivers have delivery schedules that require violations of speed limits and/or Hours of Service Regulations. Also indicated are widespread violations of speed limits and Hours of Service regulations and use of stimulants while driving. There was a general concensus among drivers that safety conditions have deteriorated since 1980.
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