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Rested and alert

Long hours on the road, irregular schedules, and physically demanding work take a toll on drivers. A well-rested driver is an alert driver—one who can swiftly react to sudden obstacles, navigate winding rural roads, and avoid drowsy driving mishaps. Use these resources to build awareness of the importance of rest and dangers of driving while fatigued.

Featured resources

Truck driver rested in the seat of the truck

Article: Drowsy driving

Commercial ag and farm drivers need to be vigilant about preventing drowsiness to ensure safety on the road.

Toolbox Talk: Fatigue issues

Emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of fatigue to prevent accidents with your drivers using this toolbox talk.

Action card: Recognizing fatigue

Check out these 5 signs of fatigue before you jump behind the wheel.

Tools and resources

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Action cards

Handouts with 5 actions drivers can reference after corresponding toolbox talks

Articles

Share with owners, supervisors, and drivers to help build awareness of the risks drivers face.

Drowsy driving: Unmasking the hidden danger on our roads

Toolbox Talks

Guide for informal group discussions used to help raise awareness about a specific topic and promote a culture of safety.

Videos

Driver injury prevention

Best practices for working safely around large trucks. Topics include getting in and out of the cab, working with lift gates, using ramps, and more.

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