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Truck drivers soon may have to install equipment in their trucks in order to make sure drivers stay awake.
At least one federal investigator claims "tiredness" is a factor in about one in eight big truck crashes. It's why some are now talking about things like mandated high-tech alarm systems that would alert drowsy drivers.
Dave Creer of the Utah Trucking Association says technology is fine, but mandates, not so much.
"When the government mandates something, it's always difficult for the small guy, the middle guy, the large fleet," he said.
A federal board also is recommending companies work harder to make sure their drivers get enough rest. Creer says the vast majority of truckers is well trained and already closely monitored for safety.
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