Trucker sleep rules remind everyone to stay rested

摘要

New federal regulations to reduce truck driver fatigue have been fully in effect since July 1. First announced in 2011, the rules limit the average workweek for truck drivers to 70 hours and ensure that they get adequate rest. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says more than 85 percent of truckers will see no changes, as only the most extreme schedules are impacted by the new rules. According to the DOT, working long hours on a continuing basis is associated with chronic fatigue, a high rate of crashes, and other serious chronic health conditions in drivers.