Guidance for State DOTs on Truck Rest and Service Areas for Critical Supply Chain Delivery
Trucker drivers are responsible for the delivery of roughly 75% of consumer goods. They require commercial driver's licensure; must ensure that they are drug free; and remain abreast of applicable roadway permits and truck load and oversize restrictions to ensure safe and timely goods delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the movement of people and goods and disruption to all transportation modes increasing challenges for truckers. During the pandemic, several occupations have been categorized as front line or essential workers, this includes truck drivers responsible for the delivery of critically needed supplies such as personal protective equipment, ventilators, and meeting dynamic supply chain needs. It has also revealed opportunities to improve the linkage to critical transportation modes and continued access to goods and services during the pandemic. Research is needed to identify the needs of truck drivers to ensure their safety during COVID-19. This research aims to provide a guide for state transportation agencies that will help them maintain rest and service areas, keeping them open, clean, and virus-free for truckers who are delivering critical goods such as ventilators and personal protective equipment, and other consumer goods to meet the shifting needs of consumers.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Proposed
- Funding: $180000
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Contract Numbers:
23-13(03)
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Sponsor Organizations:
National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
McKenney, Christopher
- Start Date: 20210324
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Communicable diseases; COVID-19; Disaster resilience; Guidelines; Maintenance of specific facilities; Roadside rest areas; State departments of transportation; Supply chain management; Truck drivers; Truck facilities
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01767994
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: 23-13(03)
- Files: TRB, RiP
- Created Date: Mar 22 2021 3:13PM