Have you ever been on a long road trip and just felt exhausted even though your movement is minimal? For long haul truckers this is a daily struggle. Some drivers go 12 hours or more with no sleep to make it to their destination on time. Research into crash related deaths connected to long haul truck drivers have shown a consistent high rate of health issues, in which fatigue plays a large part such as that associated with long term sleep deprivation. Fatigue can be contributed to long driving times and irregular unloading and loading schedule times, as well as very detailed hauling schedules they are instructed to adhere to. However many drivers push the limits to reach their destinations and stay on schedule no matter how the weather and traffic conditions may slow their progress.
The majority of long haul truck drivers face a daily risk of severe personal injury such as strains, back problems and the overwhelming possibility of having some kind of motor vehicle accident simply due to the number of hours they put in on the road driving. Most owners and drivers are aware of these risks which lead to a need for the best workman’s comp insurance to insure the safety of all involved. All Insurance Underwriters can write your clients Long Haul Trucking workers comp with our team of experienced professionals in key positions. The company mission is simple "provide quality workers compensation markets to our agency partners in a broad array of industries regardless of size, risk or prior experience".
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