The reasons why 10 hours is/is not enough/too much of a 'break'

Doesn't anyone see something wrong with a system that will allow nearly 100 hours of work in a week, and yet drivers are complaining they don't have enough time to work and 'make a living', while the typical worker puts in 8 hours a day? The power to change this has always been in the hands of the drivers. If you can't 'just say no' to ridiculous dispatch schedules (all drivers) and cheap freight (O/O - lease) then you are part of the problem. If you can't 'make a living' in 14 hours do you really think you'll do it in 16, or 18? I'm sure a lot of wise replies will follow.

 

These are two really important points.

One speaks of increased output from a performance perspective using the HOS rules as an industry methodology and the other talks about decreasing input in an industry that's marginally employee oriented.

Need I say more?

 

So why are you hanging out here if you no longer are affected? Not bashing; just curious.

 

though it was just a day and a 1/2 or 24 hours + 10 oh that's right it should be 36 huh my maths was off hey 24 + 12 is 36

 

I manage drivers now. it does affect our business

 

As I driver; I totally understand what you’re saying: but, it’s become so confining for those of us who actually do our jobs of getting from point A to point B with integrity..