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IJSREM66975
Volume:
10 |
8 |
Aug 2026
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1-8
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Institute of Management in Kerala
University of Kerala
Department of Sociology
University of Kerala
The freight transport sector by road is essential for supporting economic operations, but truck drivers have multifaceted difficulties that jeopardise their work-life harmony and overall wellness. Distinct from various careers, truck driving features erratic schedules, lengthy separations from home, perilous situations, and scant welfare resources, all of which burden drivers' personal and family dynamics. Despite the emphasis of existing study on logistics, safety, and efficiency, the real-life experiences of drivers, particularly the interaction between job stress and personal issues, have not been thoroughly investigated. This analysis explores the fundamental difficulties affecting the work-life balance of truck drivers, with particular emphasis on personal/family, job-related, and systemic concerns. Anchored in theoretical constructs such as the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) framework, the Job Demands–Control (JDC) model, and Organisational Support Theory, the investigation evaluates the null hypothesis that these challenges fail to significantly influence outcomes including organisational and policy support, family and social life, health and well-being, economic and job security, and working conditions. A cross-sectional design employing a convergent mixed-methods approach was implemented, merging quantitative and qualitative techniques. Quantitative data was amassed by an organised survey that implemented time-location sampling (TLS) at significant transport nodes, trucking depots, toll plazas, and roadside rest stops. A minimum of 384 drivers was calculated using Cochran’s technique, guaranteeing adequate representation over 28 venue-time units. Qualitative insights were supplemented with semi-structured interviews to reflect the real-life experiences of drivers. By rigorously investigating the factors influencing work–life balance in drivers, the study reveals the occupational, systemic, and personal challenges this workforce endures, while also stressing the critical demand for policy reform, organisational support systems, and infrastructure improvements. The conclusions present implementable strategies for policymakers, transport agencies, and labour unions to elevate drivers' quality of life while guaranteeing sustainability and effectiveness in the goods transport domain.
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These recommendations underline the need for a multi-level approach: systemic reforms to improve welfare and infrastructure, organizational measures to regulate workloads and contracts, and personal/family support to reduce isolation and stigma. By addressing both structural and psychosocial challenges, policymakers and industry stakeholders can meaningfully improve the quality of life and work–life balance of truck drivers.
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