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\nLong-haul truck drivers operate heavy trucks and tractor-trailers (with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight). These men and women are essential to the transportation of goods in the United States, but high job demands and low control (e.g. tight delivery schedules, delays, etc.) may cause stress and lead to poor health.
\nBy law, drivers of commercial vehicles and trucks are permitted 14 hours of duty per day worked. They are required to take a mandatory 10-hour break before they can drive again for work. As a result, long freight delivery routes often require them to sleep away from home. Life on the road makes it more difficult to live healthy because of:
\nCompared to U.S. adult workers, truck drivers have higher rates of.
\n \nIn 2010, we did a large, in-depth national survey on long-haul truck drivers to learn more about the health and safety conditions in these workers. The survey helped us better understand how certain health conditions, behavior, and work environment combine to affect long-haulers\u2019 safety and health. We hope the information we gathered from the survey will help guide truck driver health and safety policy and address the health and safety concerns they face.
\nLearn more about the health and safety issues we noted among long-haul truck drivers, and resources to address them.
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