As road transport maintains its predominant role in the modal split of inland freight transport within the EU, heavy trucks emerge as a substantial contributor to the total ton-kilometres in road freight transport, constituting 78.9%. Despite demonstrating commendable volume performance, the industry faces several challenges, including a shortage of experienced truck drivers, an aging workforce, safety, security and connectivity challenges. In addition to the aforementioned factors, drivers engaged in long-haul trips must also consider the regulatory framework of EU concerning driving and rest times, as well as the unexpected delays occurring at different stages within a supply chain. To this end, a survey was undertaken, resulting in 38 completed questionnaires. The outcomes of the survey contribute to the formulation of innovative integrated services tailored for truck drivers and supply chain companies, aimed at enhancing their operational efficiency during journeys. These services could be used during their trips aligned with the initiative of establishing an extensive network of Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) along the motorways within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in Greece.


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    Title :

    A Comprehensive Investigation into Needs and Challenges of Long-Haul Truck Drivers During Their Trips


    Additional title:

    Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure



    Conference:

    Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility ; 2024 ; Kalivia Filaktis, Greece September 04, 2024 - September 06, 2024



    Publication date :

    2025-03-10


    Size :

    9 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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