There is much debate between commercial truck drivers regarding the best ways to get a pick me up while driving down the road. It is inevitable that all commercial truck drivers will find themselves in a position that they are getting drowsy while driving. Drivers debate over the best way to get over being drowsy on the road.

Some drivers believe that coffee or caffeine will help to perk up when drowsy. Others believe that stopping to get a work out will help the blood to begin to flow. Many experienced drivers insist that the best and the only proper solution to driving a truck while tired or drowsy are to pull over and get rest.

By driving while tired, commercial truck drivers put the lives and safety of themselves and others at risk. When weighing the options between having a late load and the safety of the driver and others on the road, safety should always be the highest priority. It is better for a load to arrive late than to never arrive at all. Regardless of the consequences of having a late load tired drivers should always be advised to get the proper amount of rest while driving. The safety of the general public and the drivers themselves should remain the highest priority.

The amount of rest recommended will vary between drivers. Some recommend at least 4 hours of rest and other recommend at least 6 hours of rest. Regardless of the amount of time spent resting, drivers should always rest until they are certain that there is not an increase in the likelihood of an accident.

The safety of the general public should always be the first and foremost priority when it comes to the transportation industry. Driving while tired is reckless and unnecessary. The only cure for it is getting sufficient rest and not gambling with the lives of the public.