{"id":2826,"date":"2020-08-13T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyt.webpagefxstage.com\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2024-01-25T06:23:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T06:23:41","slug":"ways-to-stay-alert-while-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trackyourtruck.com\/blog\/ways-to-stay-alert-while-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Stay Alert While Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Managing a fleet is a big responsibility. The safety of your drivers and the general public hinges on a variety of factors, including communication, vehicle performance and, of course, driver behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Many of us have been known to do it before \u2014 we get behind the wheel of a vehicle after a long day or a poor night\u2019s rest, and we think we\u2019re fine. The issue is that driving drowsy, especially if you have to drive long-distance, can be dangerous. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to implement strategies that will help your commercial drivers stay alert while driving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Is Alert Driving So Important?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When you look at the facts, it\u2019s easy to understand why drowsy driving is so risky. According to the National Safety Council,\u00a0100,000 car accidents occur every year<\/a>\u00a0because of drowsy driving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Driver alertness is a critical factor to consider when you\u2019re updating your fleet management strategy. It only takes a second of distraction for a driver to cause an accident, which can lead to claims, injuries and, in some cases, reputational damage. These tips for commercial drivers will help your employees stay awake and give you some peace of mind each time one of your drivers goes on a trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Stay Awake on the Road: Commercial Driver Risks<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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While there\u2019s only so much you can do to protect drivers when they\u2019re on the road and miles away, you can employ a number of strategies to establish a safer fleet. Some of the tips we recommend considering are to:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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