A matter of time: New limits in effect on truck driver hours of service

A matter of time: New limits in effect on truck driver hours of service | Safety+Health Magazinehttp://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/9403-a-matter-of-time-truck-hours-of-service-new-limitsAfter a prolonged legal battle, new limits on truck driver hours of service are now in effect. But some industry stakeholders, labor unions and transportation safety advocates continue to disagree on whether the new regulations will increase driver safety and health and how the trucking industry will be affected.

Bush Administration previously relaxed driving rules — this returns tougher standards. See also nationwide tucking accidents stats.