Livestock haulers are encouraged by Hours of Service reforms
the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering.
Livestock Marketing Association VP of risk mitigation Jara Settles says LMA participated during a comment period targeting four aspects of the rule, including the split sleeper berth concept.
“Being able to break up that rest into at least two or three pieces so that you can take a short nap when it’s appropriate for the class of livestock you’re hauling and the temperature you’re experiencing might be a helpful tool.”
Current guidelines require 10 hours of rest once truckers drive 11 consecutive hours in a 14-hour workday.
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