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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Truck Drivers Allowed to Drive Long Hours

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has rejected a plea from safety advocates to shorten the maximum amount of hours truck drivers are allowed to spend behind the wheel. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an interim rule upholding the current 11-hour driving requirement citing a lack of evidence that shorter driving times significantly lessened accidents. Advocates and union groups say they will pursue the issue in court if the rule becomes final. Dan Caterinicchia, San Diego Union Tribune 12/12/2007
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