The Dangers of Amphetamine Abuse

Long haul truckers are in an intensely stressful line of work, and are required to demonstrate a degree of endurance that is uncommon to most professions. Driving substantial distances under tight deadlines can cause drivers to press the limits of their physical capacities. Although hours of service regulations exist to reduce the likelihood of driver fatigue, some truckers may feel the draining effects of the road before they reach the regulatory maximum.

In order to overcome the drowsiness and to ensure that the client’s needs are met, drivers may turn to caffeine or even amphetamines to gain the energy that they need. Unfortunately, amphetamines can be dangerous and very addictive. Any driver who suffers from amphetamine addiction needs to seek treatment as soon as possible.

Factoring trucking can help you to have sufficient resources on-hand so that you do not have to risk overextending your fleet. To learn more, contact the freight factoring professionals of TBS Factoring Service, LLC at 800-207-7661.

Signs of Amphetamine Dependence

As with all drugs, habitual use of amphetamines can create a chemical dependency on the substance in those who abuse them. Discernible signs of this abuse include:

• Paranoia
• Becoming consistently and unusually unreliable
• Increased irritability
• Sleeping problems
• Depression
• Excessive perspiration
• Tremors

Being alert to the signs that your drivers may be developing a dependency or addiction can help you to protect your company as well as the health and welfare of your drivers and others on the roadway.

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We passionately believe that unpaid invoices should not stand in the way of a small trucking company’s success. Contact the freight factoring team of TBS Factoring Service, L.L.C., at 800-207-7661.