Oldgator73
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https://www.nbc4i.com/news/rules-that-control-drive-time-for-truckers-set-to-be-relaxed/
Back2PA said:From someone formerly in the transportation industry, 11 hours (the current limit) is long enough.
Oldgator73 said:Do think these standards should be applied to motor homes?
RVMommaTo6 said:I assume they don't have the legal limits on RVs because if we get fatigued, we are able to just stop driving. Drivers working for someone have to finish a shift so they put those laws in place to avoid trying to do ridiculous shifts in the name of money.
Roy M said:Does the ELD shut the rig down when the limit is reached or just send a warning?
HappyWanderer said:I don't think there are any easy answers. There is a severe shortage of truck parking spaces here in the northeast, and it's common to see trucks parked on the shoulder of highways. Getting caught in a traffic jam could easily put a driver over hours with no place to go.
No, but not because driving long hours is an OK thing. Enforcing such a standard on private vehicles means a lot of record keeping plus some sort of checking to verify it is being observed. That's an extra burden & cost to solve a problem that hasn't been shown to exist. Unlike commercial drivers, private motorhome seldom have the incentive to do 11 hour driving days. Oh yeah, we occasionally hear about long drives, but it's not a common practice that needs regulation.Do think these standards should be applied to motor homes?
aguablanco said:I doubt they will decrease in number.
aguablanco said:Around 5000 people a year die in accidents involving semis annually. Wonder how this will affect the number of deaths? I doubt they will decrease in number.
Just saying,
RichH