Transportation Industry – Dangers of Fatigued Driving for Truck Drivers
To deliver goods all across the country, your truck driver clients in the transportation industry likely spend many long hours on the roads. This increases their chances of driver fatigue, which can put them—and others—at a serious risk of dangerous accidents and injuries.
When a truck driver becomes fatigued due to long hours on the road, it leads to complications like:
- Delayed reaction time
- Decreased attention and alertness
- Decreased motor skills and coordination
- Impaired judgment of factors like speed and distance
For example, a tired driver might not notice debris in the road or fail to adjust their speed when passing another vehicle. When a truck driver is fatigued, they are also at risk of falling asleep while driving.
When an accident occurs due to a truck driver’s fatigued, it can lead to many different kinds of injuries, like:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
- Back and neck injuries
In some cases, accidents sustained in a truck driving accident can be fatal or lead to the need for lifelong accommodations, especially in accidents involving spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
To navigate accident risks like these, your truck driving and other transportation industry clients need strong Workers’ Compensation coverage. However, risks like these can also make it difficult for them to secure the coverage they need to protect themselves against common transportation industry risks.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the transportation industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to navigate noise exposure and other common industry risks. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and will help you find the best PEO coverage and savings for your clients in transportation and other high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your transportation industry and other high-risk industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
