Liquid Trucking PodcastReleased: 02/04/2026

Driver Fatigue: Industry Problem or Personal Responsibility?

Driver Fatigue: Industry Problem or Personal Responsibility?
Released 02/04/2026
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Episode summary

Driver fatigue isn't just about getting more sleep; it's about surviving a broken system that works against you. In this hard-hitting episode, three experienced Liquid drivers pull back the curtain on the industry's secret: structural problems that make proper rest nearly impossible. Mikal Donut Duncan, Jason Defoor, and Burt Morris bring their experience to the fatigue debate. Is it your fault when truck parking is unavailable after hour 9? Should drivers bear all the blame when trip planning ignores biology? They tackle sleep apnea realities, the difficulty in finding safe parking spots, and effective rest management strategies behind the wheel. If you're a pro driver fighting to stay alert, an owner-operator managing your own schedule, or a safety manager trying to reduce incidents, this conversation delivers actionable insights. You'll hear unfiltered truths about fatigue from drivers who live it daily. You’ll get straight talk about sleep deprivation, HOS pressures, and what needs to change. The Liquid Trucking Podcast drops weekly with insider perspectives from the road. Subscribe now.