| Title | Communicating Work Zone Information To Truckers in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 67486 |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publication Date | 20070301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Commercial truck drivers in North Carolina are not likely to be surprised when they come across a highway construction zone. That's because the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) works to provide timely and accurate work zone information to commercial drivers and the trucking industry. Over the past few years, NCDOT has implemented work zone information efforts focused on trucks to help reduce the number of commercial vehicle crashes occurring on their roads. Ensuring that truck drivers receive accurate and timely information about work zones is important for several of reasons: safety, mobility, and reliability. Because of its size and weight, a work zone incident involving a truck can be more dangerous than with other vehicles. Providing truck drivers with information about an approaching work zone alerts them to the extra need to pay attention and be prepared to slow down or change lanes, and can minimize overall congestion. Furthermore, truck drivers often must meet tight delivery schedules, facing the risk of spoiled goods or dissatisfied customers if they do not make deliveries on time. Information about an approaching work zone and alternate routes may help commercial drivers better plan their routes. |
| Rosap ID | dot:42236 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42236 |
| TRT Terms | Work zones; Truck drivers; Work zone safety; Mobility; Reliability |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States; North Carolina |
| Report Number | FHWA-HOP-07-077 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/67000/67400/67486/FHWA-HOP-07-077.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |