Examining Long-Haul Truck Driver Needs and Preferences to Improve the Truck Stop Environment.

Objective: This study examined and compared the truck stop needs and preferences of long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) based on gender.

Methods: LHTD were recruited from various provincial and federal trucking associations and trucking companies across Canada. A sample of 406 drivers completed an online survey that consisted of questions on demographics, health conditions and behaviours, and preferences for truck stop amenities.