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CTBSSP Synthesis 4:

Individual Differences and the "High-Risk" Commercial Driver

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Publication Year:2004

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TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 4: Individual Differences and the "High-Risk" Commercial Driver explores individual differences among commercial drivers, particularly as these differences relate to the "high-risk" commercial driver. The synthesis identifies factors relating to ...
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Front Matter i-x  
Summary 1-4 (skim)
1.2 Scope 5-6 (skim)
1.3 Approach 7-7 (skim)
2.1.2 Survey Distribution and Analysis 8-8 (skim)
2.2.2 Part 2: Driver Factors Associated with Risk 9-9 (skim)
2.2.4 Part 4: Driver Evaluation 10-10 (skim)
2.2.7 Part 7: Respondent Information 11-13 (skim)
3.2 Models of Driver Error and Risk 14-16 (skim)
4.1.1 Age 17-17 (skim)
4.2.1 Commercial Driving Experience 18-18 (skim)
4.2.3 Crashes, Violations, and Incidents 19-20 (skim)
4.3 Non-Driving Criminal History 21-21 (skim)
4.4.1 Sleep Apnea 22-22 (skim)
4.4.3 Diabetes 23-23 (skim)
4.6 Driver Fatigue 24-27 (skim)
4.7 Personality 28-28 (skim)
4.7.2 Social Maladjustment and Aggressive/Angry Personalities 29-29 (skim)
4.9.2 Recent Involvement in Other Crashes 31-31 (skim)
4.10.1 Maritime Operations 32-32 (skim)
4.10.3 Aviation 33-33 (skim)
5.2.1 Systematic Hiring 34-35 (skim)
5.2.2 Selection Tests 36-37 (skim)
5.3 Driver Performance Evaluation 38-38 (skim)
5.4.1 Training and Counseling 39-39 (skim)
5.4.2 Rewards and Punishment 40-40 (skim)
5.4.3 Behavior-Based Safety 41-42 (skim)
5.4.5 Termination 43-44 (skim)
Chapter 6 - Research and Development Needs 45-46 (skim)
References 47-51 (skim)
Appendix A - Glossary 52-52 (skim)
Appendix B - Project Statement of Work 53-53 (skim)
Appendix C - Carrier Safety Manager Survey Form 54-56 (skim)
Appendix D - Other Expert Survey Form 57-59 (skim)
Appendix E - Relevant Statistical Concepts 60-64 (skim)
Appendix F-1 - Driver Hiring Process 66-66 (skim)
Appendix F-2 - Application for Employment 67-69 (skim)
Appendix F-3 - Structured Personal Interview 70-79 (skim)
Appendix F-4 - Minimum Driver Eligibility Criteria 80-81 (skim)
Appendix F-5 - Driver Safety Record 82-82 (skim)
Appendix F-6 - Performance Coaching Job Aid 83-83 (skim)
Abbreviations used without definitions in TRB publications 84-84 (skim)

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TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 4: Individual Differences and the "High-Risk" Commercial Driver explores individual differences among commercial drivers, particularly as these differences relate to the "high-risk" commercial driver. The synthesis identifies factors relating to commercial vehicle crash risk and assesses ways that the high-risk driver can be targeted by various safety programs and practices, at both fleet- and industry-wide levels.

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