“Nearly 7% of truck drivers and couriers suffered from non-fatal work-related injuries or illnesses in 2002, above the 5.3% seen for all workers according to government data.” {From article by : Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA TODAY - McLean, VA}
136% driver turnover rate in 2004 – Overdrive Magazine Aug 2005
Hoods are difficult to lift on many models. Can be especially dangerous when snow/ice build-up on front bumper affects foothold. The average hood weighs approx. 300 lbs.
HoodXpress encourages daily engine inspections – reducing down-time & prolonging vehicle service life.
Fleets may be able to use the HoodXpress™ feature as a drawing card to recruit “new” generation of drivers.
