US presses ahead with new fatigue rules

As Australia grappled with and finally agreed to a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the US was looking at tightening up its driver fatigue rules.

The new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service (HOS) “final rule” was announced just before Christmas, with US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood saying: "This final rule will help prevent fatigue-related truck crashes and save lives. Truck drivers deserve a work environment that allows them to perform their jobs safely.”
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