DOT initiates 4 Major Rule Changes

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  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    DOT is in the process of initiating 4 major rule changes.

    One of which is local drivers like @tucker will, and should be allowed to work 16 hours a day.

    YES!!!!

    Another win / win for everyone.
     
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  3. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    I'm liking the sound of the more flexible 14 hr by means of new split berth rule...
     
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  4. 4mer trucker

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    Does @tucker wanna work 16 hour Days??
     
  5. Ridgeline

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    There is no win/win here, eliminating the restrictions for local work by the FMCSA is a win, adjusting the hours is not a win.
     
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  6. Cattleman84

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    I would think that most OTR drivers would be in support of the change that would allow them to drive for say 4 or 5 hours then take a 3 or 4 hour nap then finish the remainder of their 11 hours followed by 6 or 7 hours of nap to complete the 10 hour reset??? The way the current split berth is set up it just doesnt work very well for most drivers. I use the split berth quite often but I really wish I could do blocks of 5 hours driving then 5 hours of sleeper without losing some of my 11 hours.
     
  7. shogun

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    Two things I know about Tucker. 1. He hates short work days. 2. The only thing he hates more than that is clean air.
     
  8. 6wheeler

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    Is it me or is there something wrong with people that want to work 14 and 16 hour days?
     
  9. Cattleman84

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    If you love what you do its not really work... Its getting paid to play.
     
  10. STexan

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    Right. I want to lay around and be useless and unproductive for 14-16 hours every day. These producers are making us slackers look bad
     
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  11. tucker

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    Yawn.... where did I put my blanky? It’s time for my nap.
    ssshhh everyone! It’s my nap time.
    It’s quiet time.
     
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