Piece-rate drivers take fewer breaks

By James Robertson and Adam Wright
Updated October 22 2014 - 7:17am, first published October 21 2014 - 5:51pm
LONG HAUL: Damian Radburn in a B-double built for long haul trips says fatigue management is a high priority with his drivers.
LONG HAUL: Damian Radburn in a B-double built for long haul trips says fatigue management is a high priority with his drivers.

Truck drivers who are paid by the trip or the kilometre take fewer breaks and more drugs when driving, a new study has found.

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