Survey Findings: Understanding Safety Beliefs & Behaviors of Drivers of Large Trucks

The University of Massachusetts Traffic Safety Research Program (UMassSafe), with support from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), conducted an online, anonymous survey of large truck drivers to gather input on their safety beliefs and behaviors. A total of 1,054 drivers of large trucks operating in the Eastern Service Center (ESC) completed this voluntary self-reported survey. This survey captured basic demographic information, as well as the drivers’ beliefs and experiences related to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) large truck operation and its relation to the following risky behaviors: Texting while driving, Exceeding hours of service, Alcohol use and Cannabis use. The findings from this survey can be viewed in the following final report and fact sheets.

Related Project Documents
		Survey Findings: Report
		Survey Findings: Fact Sheets
		Best Practice Guide