Exploring Perspectives and Challenges Related to Exemptions for Electronic Logging Devices
Earn a $200 gift card for research on commercial truck drivers!
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The Nebraska Transportation Center is seeking Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers to participate in the research project:
“An Equity-Informed Study on Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers’ Perceptions and Compliance with Electronic Logging Devices Mandates.”
Why this study?
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are studying how Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) affect commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations and drivers' scheduling and rest decisions. Your participation will help improve the understanding of driver experiences and ELD-related challenges.
Who Can Participate?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 19 years of age or older;
- Hold a valid U.S. Commercial Driver's License (CDL); and
- Are able to visit the UNL driving simulator laboratory in Lincoln, Nebraska
What Will You Do?
During one laboratory visit, you will:
- Review and sign an informed consent form
- Complete a brief practice drive to become familiar with the simulator
- Drive several short simulator scenarios while responding to on-screen messages
- Complete a short questionnaire about your commercial driving experience
The simulator records driving performance (such as speed, lane position, steering, and braking). No audio or video recordings will be collected.
How to Participate?
To schedule you study session please contact Hania at hafzal2@unl.edu or 531-218-9877 or fill out the webform linked below.
We have flexible schedules and can accommodate your schedule (e.g., after office hours). Walk-ins are acceptable within at least one hour’s notice
Compensation
Participants who complete the study will receive a $200 gift card as compensation for their time and travel.
When and Where?
The study is currently recruiting participants and will continue through the end of July. Each study visit takes approximately 30 minutes.
The study will be conducted at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Transportation Center. The address is: 260 (second floor), 2200 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE 68583.
Upon arrival, enter the main entrance of the building and take the elevator to the second floor. A member of the research team will meet you at the lobby and escort you to the laboratory. You can also call our Research Assistant Hania on 531-218-9877.
Parking
For your convenience, visitor parking is available in the northeast visitor parking lot. Truck parking is also available on site; if you plan to arrive in a commercial truck, please let us know in advance so that we can coordinate parking.
Privacy
Participation is voluntary. You may stop participating at any time without penalty. Your responses and driving performance data will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes. No personally identifiable information will appear in reports or publications.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this study, contact the Research Associate Dr. Hania Afzal at hafzal2@nebraska.edu or 531-218-9877.
If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, contact UNL Institutional Review Board at Phone: 402-472-6965 or Email: irb@unl.edu.