No, the driver of the truck knows whether he/she is tired or not. The supervisor or another member of management and logistics knows that the driver shouldn’t be up for hours and hours, then expected to drive a full shift. Even the management and fleet owners have a responsibility to ensure their drivers are well rested.
This not only causes some delays, and perhaps a few fines, tickets and penalties, but there is more to consider. Truck insurance and premiums can go up. You safety records and ratings can drop. Civil lawsuits and criminal charges can be brought against you.
One night of lost sleep can cost you a lot more than one delayed tanker truck! And you know the saying: “Better late than never”!!! So stick with the thought!
So, is there a Way to Better Control Oil Field Trucking?
The simple answer is yes. But implementing the solutions can be much harder. You have the need to get your product to the delivery point.
You and the drivers don’t make money when the truck isn’t moving! Your customers demand their crude to be delivered on time. All this makes sense, but there must be a safe and fair balance.
