18 WHEELS AND 40 WINKS DON’T MIX
DEVELOP GOOD OBSERVATION HABITS
REST UP AND DRIVE SAFELY
Maybe it’s just a head-bob, but when you’re behind the wheel, dozing for even a second could be enough to lead
to tragedy. Every year thousands of people are killed as a result of drowsy driving and the numbers rival those of
driving under the influence of alcohol. If you’re experiencing any of the following, you shouldn’t be on the road:
• Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking or heavy eyelids • Trouble keeping your head up
• Trouble remembering the last few miles driven • Drifting, tailgating or hitting shoulder rumble strips
• Repeated yawning • Restlessness and irritability
TIPS TO AVOID DROWSY DRIVING
GET ENOUGH SLEEP BEFORE GETTING AVOID MEDICATION THAT MAY
BEHIND THE WHEEL INDUCE DROWSINESS
If possible, do not drive while your body is naturally In a recent study, 17 percent of CMV drivers were
drowsy—12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Driver reported as having “over-the-counter drug use” at the
drowsiness may impair a driver’s response time to time of a crash.
potential hazards.
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNALS OF DROWSINESS
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET Research has indicated that being awake for 18 hours
Skipping meals or eating at irregular times may lead to is comparable to having a blood alcohol concentration
fatigue and/or food cravings. Also, going to bed with an of 0.08 percent, which is legally intoxicated and leaves
empty stomach or immediately after a heavy meal can you at equal risk for a crash.
interfere with sleep.
DON’T RELY ON “ALERTNESS TRICKS”
TAKE A NAP TO KEEP YOU AWAKE
Naps should last a minimum of 10 minutes, but ideally Behaviors such as smoking, turning up the radio,
a nap should last up to 45 minutes. Allow at least 15 drinking coffee, opening the window and other actions
minutes after waking to fully recover before starting are not real cures for drowsiness and may give you a
to drive. false sense of security.
Sources: FMCSA, UDOT Motor Carrier Division
UTAH TRUCK PARKING FACILITIES
DEVELOP GOOD OBSERVATION HABITS
Fast Stop; (40)
Exit 392; Plymouth
(435) 458-3634
Sunmart Texaco; (25)
Chevron Truck Stop; (24) Exit 376; Elwood
Exit 381; Tremonton (435) 257-4710
(435) 257-7249
Flying J Perry Point; (25)
Exit 362; Brigham City
15 (435) 723-9999
RJ Fuel Stop; (60)
Exit 381; Tremonton
(435) 257-3530 84
Flying J; (15)
Exit 362; Brigham City
Rest Area (SB); (14) (435) 723-3924
Milepost 369; Brigham City
Rest Area (NB); (10)
Flying J; (56) Milepost 361; Perry
Exit 357; Willard Bay
(435) 723-1010
Pilot Travel Center; (40) 80
84
Flying J; (100)
Exit 344; Ogden 15 Exit 343; Ogden
(801) 731-2900 (801) 399-5577
80
Flying J; (122)
80
SR-201 at 900 W (W of I-15); Salt Lake City
Flying J; (50) 215 (801) 972-3711
Exit 28, I-215; North Salt Lake
(801) 936-1408 Harts Phillips 66; (10)
Exit 278; American Fork
(801) 756-3620
Pilot Travel Center; (98)
Exit 22; I-215; Salt Lake City
(801) 239-1100 Flying J; (80)
Exit 261; Springville
SAPP Bros. Sinclair; (148) (801) 489-3622
Exit 21, I-215; Salt Lake City
(801) 977-3900
Flying J; (66)
Walkers Phillips 66; (25) Exit 250; Payson
Exit 225; Nephi (801) 465-9281
(435) 623-4041
Flying J; (110)
15
Sinclair; (75) Exit 222; Nephi
(435) 623-2400
Exit 222; Nephi
(435) 623-2085
Chevron Eagle Landing; (25)
Mark Miller Chevron; (30) Exit 188; Scipio
Exit 167; Fillmore (435) 758-2345
(435) 743-6508
70
Meadow Chevron; (15)
Exit 158; Meadow Sunmart Texaco; (40)
(435) 842-7211 Exit 163; Fillmore
(435) 743-4823
Texaco Eagle Landing; (120)
Exit 112; Beaver Cove Fort Chevron; (15)
(435) 438-5191 Exit 135; Cove Fort
(435) 438-5749
Rest Area (SB); (10) Ernie's Sinclair; (60)
Milepost 88; Parowan Exit 112; Beaver
(435) 438-5846
TA Travel Center; (104)
Exit 78; Parowan Rest Area (NB); (10)
Milepost 88; Parowan
(435) 477-3311
LEGEND
JR's Truck Stop; (60) Sunshine Truck Stop; (120)
Exit 62; Cedar City
(435) 586-0498
Exit 71; Summit Facility (# Stalls)
(435) 586-3893
Exit/Milepost; Location
15 Love's Truck Stop; (100)
Rest Area (SB); (15) Exit 62; Cedar City
(435) 867-9888
Milepost 45; Kanarraville
Rest Area (NB); (15)
Milepost 45; Kanarraville
Flying J; (75) Miles
Exit 4; St. George 0 25 50 75 100
Rest Area (NB); (15) (435) 674-7104
Milepost 3; St. George