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| Driver Fatigue Recovery and Strategic Napping |
| This ongoing study will re-issue an RFP in April 2007 to select a contractor to begin work in August 2007 for Phase III (Empirical Research). The project is expected to reduce injuries and fatalities associated with driver fatigue. It will investigate and make recommendations regarding the minimum duration of off-duty periods required for commercial motor vehicle drivers to recover from the effects of cumulative fatigue resulting from various work shift conditions.
This continuing research is focusing on the recovery process in the context of various schedules including day driving, night driving, and rotating shifts. A literature review was conducted to review all related issues (Phase I), and a specific project plan was developed that included recommend hypotheses to be examined and empirical research methodologies to be employed (Phase II). In FY 2007, a contract will be awarded to conduct the empirical studies (Phase III). The results of the empirical studies will be presented a Phase IV report (study conclusions and recommendations).
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