So how is the 30min breaking working out?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rawesome, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. roadlt

    roadlt Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, I know, logic doesn't rule, greed does!
     
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    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Always has, won't ever change.
     
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    Noggin Road Train Member

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    I don't see why the brea km would make you lose the miles? Its logged off duty after all. You still get all 11 hours of drive time.


    Unless I missed the sarcasm on another post.
     
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    sucks...
    i'm a long hauler and i think it is a stupid waist of time!!!
     
  5. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    What if the break makes the time that you are crossing a city as a rush hour instead?
     
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    ironpony Road Train Member

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    So am I. Ever hear of deep arterial thrombosis? I thought not...

    It's real simple. People who sit too long can develop blood clots in your legs... that can kill you. Getting out of your truck for 30 minutes once a day isn't a waste of time- it might save your life.

    http://www.empowher.com/blood-clots...-vein-thrombosis-arterial-thrombosis-say-what
     
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    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Take a longer break. Plan so you don't hit it at rush hour. Get up earlier. I dunno. I do all kinds of things to avoid hitting cities at rush hour
     
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    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Can happen to the office worker as well. Some of them are at their desk for a long time as well.
     
  9. About Time

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    Relief from the 30-minute rest break. For 90 days anyway.



    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
    49 CFR Part 395 [FMCSA–2013–0283]
    Hours of Service; Limited 90-Day Waiver From the 30-Minute Rest Break Requirement for the Transportation of Livestock
    AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; grant of waiver.
     
  10. Y2K

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    Not an option in my job.