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4. An Econometric Analysis Of The Impact Of Technology On The Work Lives Of Truck Drivers

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  • Monaco, Kristen A
  • Belman, Dale L

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We investigate the relationship between technology and drivers' work using data from the Sloan Trucking Industry Driver Survey. We find that the largest firms are most likely to equip their trucks with satellite based systems (SBS), providing some evidence of scale effects of this technology. Drivers who use satellite systems may be paid less per mile, however, receive 17.6% higher annual earnings, due to the increased mileage, about 22,000 additional miles per year. Part of this mileage gain is explained by efficiencies provided by these systems, but drivers with satellites also work 14% more hours weekly.

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  • Monaco, Kristen A & Belman, Dale L, 2004. "4. An Econometric Analysis Of The Impact Of Technology On The Work Lives Of Truck Drivers," Research in Transportation Economics, Elsevier, vol. 10(1), pages 57-78, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:retrec:v:10:y:2004:i:1:p:57-78
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