American trucking lobby wants the country's heavy vehicle regulator to move fast on mandating electronic work diaries.
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US truckers begin life under new fatigue regs
New fatigue regulations in the United States limit truck drivers to a 70-hour work week
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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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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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US owner-drivers defeat push for electronic truck trackers
US truck drivers and owner-operator association band together to defeat government attempt to impose electronic truck trackers
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