"I think not worse than a truck driver who might have overworked or any other possible scenarios."
CMV crashes as a result of:
Vehicle: brake problems – 29 percent
Driver: Travelling too fast for existing conditions – 23 percent
Driver: Unfamiliar with roadway – 22 percent
Environment: Roadway problems – 20 percent
Driver: Over-the-counter drug use – 17 percent
Driver: Inadequate surveillance – 14 percent
Driver: Fatigue – 13 percent
Driver: Felt pressure from carrier – 10 percent
Driver: Illegal maneuver – 9 percent
Driver: Inattention – 9 percent
Driver: External distraction – 8 percent
Vehicle: Tire problems – 6 percent
Driver: Following too close – 5 percent
Driver: Jackknifed – 5 percent
Vehicle: Cargo shift – 4 percent
Driver: Illness – 3 percent
Driver: Internal distraction – 2 percent
Driver: Illegal drugs – 2 percent
Driver: Alcohol – 1 percent