Some drivers have developed their own trucking safety rules

Although truck driving is a fairly autonomous jobs, many professionals in this field have others - such as their friends and families - on their mind when they are on the road. For many of these individuals, truck driving safety is a primary concern.

In fact, some of these individuals are so concerned with their well-being that they choose not to work under certain circumstances.

For instance, CBS Atlanta recently reported that many Georgia-based truck drivers chose not to work on New Year's Eve. Gerald Holters, a father of four, is one of these individuals.

"There's always someone who thinks they haven't had too much to drink," he told the news source.

Some businesses in the area, such as Clayton County trucking company, forbid their employees from working on the last day of the year. Phil Venson, who owns the organization, told the media outlet that approximately 50 percent of truck drivers take this day off. According to LifeTips, New Year's Eve typically result in the second-highest number of drunk driving fatalities in a single day, following Thanksgiving. 

Some drivers have developed their own trucking safety rules

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011