Federal commission: Rest breaks need to stop on-duty clock

[Trucking News]

The inability of truckers to stop the on-duty clock when taking short breaks has been put in the spotlight by a federal commission charged with making highway funding recommendations. The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission released its report on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The report, among other things, recommends an increase in the federal fuel tax, tolls and congestion pricing.

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[gearjammer]

hmmmmm looks to me like money is talking they don't worry about the negative effects to the drivers health but start talking costing the consumer more and all of a sudden the want to look at it,kind shows where the truckers stand don't it