Proposed Changes Could Restrict Longhaul Truck Driver Schedules
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: January 3, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Truck and bus drivers are used to driving long distances as they bring people and supplies across the country, but thanks to some proposed changes, their routines could be changing.
These changes would limit the amount of time drivers could spend on-duty. Drivers would only be able to go on long hauls if they recently had at least a half-hour break.
For a full look at all of the proposed changes -- and your chance to leave comments on the proposal -- click here.
These changes would limit the amount of time drivers could spend on-duty. Drivers would only be able to go on long hauls if they recently had at least a half-hour break.
For a full look at all of the proposed changes -- and your chance to leave comments on the proposal -- click here.
