Long distance truck drivers on-road performance and economic reward Hensher, DA et al
Publication details: Canberra Australian Department of Transport and, 1991; Communication. Federal Office of Road Safety, ; CR 99, Description: 190 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P0643:99 VTI 2002.0734:2Location: Abstract: This study was undertaken to explore the underlying factors influencing the on- road behaviour of long distance truck drivers. A survey of 820 long distance truck drivers was conducted to collect the data for the study. Detailed information was obtained on the income of drivers, work routines in the industry, the incidence of schedules, and aspects of the driver's behaviour such as propensity to speed and the use of stimulant drugs. An econometric modelling system was developed to analyse the linkages between on-road performance and the economic rewards associated with the overall trucking activity and the competitive forces operating in the industry.| Cover image | Item type | Current library | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | URL | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | Item hold queue priority | Course reserves | |
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This study was undertaken to explore the underlying factors influencing the on- road behaviour of long distance truck drivers. A survey of 820 long distance truck drivers was conducted to collect the data for the study. Detailed information was obtained on the income of drivers, work routines in the industry, the incidence of schedules, and aspects of the driver's behaviour such as propensity to speed and the use of stimulant drugs. An econometric modelling system was developed to analyse the linkages between on-road performance and the economic rewards associated with the overall trucking activity and the competitive forces operating in the industry.