Investigation into Motor Carrier Practices to Achieve Optimal Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Performance: Phase I

A laboratory study was conducted to examine the duration of the restart period for commercial
motor vehicle drivers that would be needed to recycle to the work force with optimal
performance. This report presents the design, methods, research findings, and conclusions of the
study. This report may be of interest to anyone interested in fatigue and its management in
commercial motor vehicle operations and other modes of transportation. This is the final report
of the study.