Characteristics of the Israeli marine port drivers
| n† | % | |
|---|---|---|
| *No data available for 18 drivers. | ||
| †Absolute numbers unless otherwise specified. | ||
| ‡At 1995 exchange rate; first quarter of 1997 US$1 exchanged for 3.361 NIS (New Israeli Shekel). | ||
| Mean age, years (range) | 39 (21–66) | NA |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 159 | 99.4 |
| Female | 1 | 0.6 |
| Body mass index (BMI)* | ||
| <25 | 58 | 36.3 |
| 25–29 | 60 | 37.5 |
| 30–40 | 23 | 14.4 |
| >40 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Regular smokers | 106 | 66.3 |
| Truck driving experience | ||
| ⩽2 years | 9 | 5.6 |
| 3–9 years | 36 | 22.5 |
| ⩾10 years | 115 | 71.9 |
| Average truck weight | ||
| <16 tonnes | 5 | 3.1 |
| 16–33.9 tonnes | 26 | 16.3 |
| 34–54 tonnes | 118 | 73.8 |
| 55+ | 11 | 6.9 |
| Salary less than 4500 NIS/month (equivalent to $16000/year)‡ | 62 | 39 |