The American truck industry is consistently on the rise. 70% of goods and materials reached their destination through sleeper trucks. But they’re more notorious for road mishaps. 74% of fatal road accidents involved them. Most truck accidents are linked with drowsy driving. Thus, drivers need to get quality sleep. Here are some tips on how to sleep better in a sleeper truck.<\/span><\/p>\n What’s Inside<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b> Among these regulations are:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/b> <\/p>\n <\/b> <\/b> Looking for a bigger sleeper truck or a new unit to join your fleet? Check out UsedVending\u2019s listing of <\/span>sleeper cabs here<\/span><\/a>. We have a huge selection of branded trucks, from <\/span>Freightliner<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Kenworth<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Peterbilt trucks<\/span><\/a> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The American truck industry is consistently on the rise. 70% of goods and materials reached their destination through sleeper trucks. But they’re more notorious for road mishaps. 74% of fatal road accidents involved them. Most truck accidents are linked with drowsy driving. Thus, drivers need to get quality sleep. Here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":815,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[193,194,169,182],"class_list":["post-813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-semi-truck","tag-sleep-better-in-a-sleeper-truck","tag-sleeper-berths","tag-sleeper-truck","tag-sleeper-truck-tips"],"modified_by":"Titus Asher","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/191"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=813"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2059,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/813\/revisions\/2059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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Sleeper Truck Driving Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThe <\/span>Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/span><\/a> (FMCSA)<\/span> regulates the number of hours a truck driver must work. This is for the promotion of their health and safety. Such regulations were enforced to benefit drivers, operators, and others on the road. Sleeper truck drivers commonly travel from state to state. So, they\u2019re covered by the <\/span>federal hours of service<\/span> laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nDuring adverse weather conditions, the driving hours of sleeper truck drivers can be extended up to 2 hours. In case these rules are violated, the state and local government will impose a fine ranging from $1,000 to $11,000 per violation. The driver may be shut down at the roadside until he completed the required off-duty time. The carrier safety rating may also be downgraded due to the violation.<\/span>
\nWays to Make Sleeper Berths More Comfortable<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nSleeper berths aren’t the coziest place to get a good night’s sleep. But there are some ways sleeper truck drivers can do to make them comfortable.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\nBlock Out Light<\/h3>\n
\nThe biggest obstruction to getting a better sleep among sleeper truck drivers is the light outside the truck. The best way to avoid this kind of obstruction is to put blackout curtains. They can hinder the lights coming inside the sleeper cab. You may also consider using a sleeping mask to further lessen the light.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\nReduce Noise<\/h3>\n
\nNoise from the highway can also disrupt good sleep. Sleeper truck drivers should invest in noise-canceling headphones or noise-canceling machines. They drown out the noise from outside the <\/span>truck<\/span>. Even an ordinary earplug can help. It allows you to get a full eight hours of sleep without being bothered by traffic noise.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\nUse a mattress<\/h3>\n
\nComfort is one of the most important factors in getting better sleep. Sleeper truck drivers should buy a <\/span>mattress that fits<\/span><\/a> one’s sleeping habit. Air beds use air-filled chambers to make you feel floating while sleeping. They relieve backache and body pains due to long hours of driving. They’re ideal for drivers who sleep on their stomachs. Memory foam mattresses use foams that fold based on your body contour. They further relieve pains and pressure points. They’re perfect for drivers who make lots of movements while sleeping. If a driver commonly sleeps on the side, an innerspring mattress should be the choice. Their coil springs provide a firmer hold.<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\nClean Up<\/h3>\n
\nFor many sleeper truck drivers, getting rid of waste is a challenge. Empty bottles, food containers, and snack wrappers may pile up during busy driving hours. They may take up significant space on your sleeper cab. We suggest cleaning them out every day. Every time the sleeper truck stops, look for trash cans where you can dispose of the waste. It’ll make your sleeper cab cleaner and neater. A clear space promotes better sleep than a cluttered room.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\nGet an Ergonomic Seat<\/h3>\n
\nOne thing a sleeper truck driver often forgets is getting a driver seat that prevents fatigue. A comfortable seat lessens body aches and pains. There are many types of ergonomic seats available in the market right now. A small investment in such a kind of seat can mean a lot of health benefits. You’ll be comfortable enough to get better sleep.<\/span><\/p>\nTips on How to Sleep Better in a Sleeper Truck<\/b><\/h2>\n
\nIf you drive a sleeper truck for a living, here are some tips on how to sleep better on a sleeper truck. They can benefit both your health and your job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nTruck driving is indeed tiring but hard work pays off at the end of the day. Just remember to always look out for your health so you can hit more miles for as long as you like. You deserve a good night\u2019s sleep, as much as your truck, to replenish your energy and to avoid total breakdown.<\/span><\/p>\n
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