FMCSA looking for a few good truckers for restart study
- The study team will monitor driver compliance on a daily basis.
- Participating drivers will be required daily to complete one or more three-minute alertness tests.
- Every driver may be required to maintain sleep/wake logs, record caffeine intake, and report sleepiness during the study.
- Drivers will be asked to complete a survey about their experience upon completion of the study.
Drivers who would like more information on the study should visit the study Web page.
To participate, drivers should subscribe to FMCSA’s Fatigue Study mailing list. By providing your email address, you agree to be contacted in the future about the Driver Restart Study. E-mails will only be sent regarding the study, the agency notes, and drivers can unsubscribe at any time.
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Kevin Jones
Editor
Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.
Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.