{"id":48,"date":"2018-09-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/garmerprather.lawblogger.net\/blog\/tired-truckers-are-a-threat-to-kentucky-drivers\/"},"modified":"2020-02-18T14:45:19","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T19:45:19","slug":"tired-truckers-are-a-threat-to-kentucky-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garmerprather.com\/blog\/tired-truckers-are-a-threat-to-kentucky-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired truckers are a threat to Kentucky drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a Kentucky driver, you understand there are various hazards and safety threats on the road that could lead to a higher chance of an accident. From distraction to speeding, the actions of other motorists could be a direct threat on your own personal safety and well-being. One of these potential threats is a fatigued truck driver.<\/p>\n<p>Truckers play a crucial role in the American economy. They transport goods across the country and make sure products get to where they need to go, but they also have the responsibility to drive safely and adhere to industry regulations. There are strict rules in place regarding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.truckinginfo.com\/279716\/how-to-prevent-truck-driver-fatigue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how long a person can drive a truck<\/a>. While many truckers and trucking companies play by the rules, some of them deliberately ignore the rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How serious is the problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmerprather.com\/blog\/tired-truckers-are-a-threat-to-kentucky-drivers\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Tired truckers are a threat to Kentucky drivers\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a Kentucky driver, you understand there are various hazards and safety threats on the road that could lead to a higher chance of an accident. From distraction to speeding, the actions of other motorists could be a direct threat on your own personal safety and well-being. 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