I really don't see what some people are complaining about. You can do whatever you want now. No split sleeper, no big deal, sleep 8 hours then take another 2 hour nap later on. The whole day is yours to do what you want, just make sure your in the sack for 8 hours. It gives everyone much more flexibility. No more rest either. From what I understand and have read, this will pass with no problems.

 

 

Well, I peronally think the industry needs a big shake up and big changes on the whole. Its clear the industry is messed up bigtime. If 40-50 were the max, do you really think guys would stand for being away from home that much doing nothing? I think something of this sort might give the industry a reason to change things up. The industry is broken (not just HOS wise) and something needs to be done.

 

You got to stop working so much bro. Its going to take a toll on ya one day. Or, make you look like the Crypt Keeper by age 50. LOL!!!!!!! I work with a guy that looks that way and he aint even old yet.

 

This doesn't make sense. Most every company and job in the world has a set schedule that people work their lives around. The new HOS made a lot of sense compared to the old HOS due to the fact that it at least sets a 24 hour day and the non stoppable clock on the duty hours.

 

That's just it. It should be up to the driver, not the government.

If you don't like working more than 40 hours a week, don't work for a company that runs it's drivers more than 40 hours a week. Can't find that company? Find a new industry.

I'm sick to death of people thinking government is the end all to solve all their problems.

 

I'm lucky if I can sleep more than 6 hours. With the current rules that leaves 4 hours twidling my fingers after doing laundry, walking the dog, etc. If you're a person who needs more than 8 hours you can stay put longer if you need to since your not required to drive immediately.

 

I hope you're kidding... The carnage that would result in NO rules would be shocking! The rules are there to protect people and the drivers themselves, but most have fallen for the lines that their trucking companies woo them with. :roll:

 

I didn't say there should be no rules. The poster I was replying to said that the rules should be even more strict in terms of getting a driver time off; as in rules stating you can not work more than 40-50 hours in a week.

Tell me how requiring a 58 hour restart and a 50/8 rule would be beneficial to the industry...

 

No... rules are made for the STUPID PEOPLE who lack common sense!

Ya know, now is the prime time to write to your senator and explain how absolutely overregulated this industry is. The fact is, it's overstandardized. Not everyone can drive 10 or 11 hours without losing their concentration. It''s a great way to also revolutionize the way our medical cards determine how qualified we are to drive. I heard someone mention in their post about a ladder system for those with more experience get more hours. What about those who is physically and mentally capable of working as long as a qualified physician determines? If you're in tip top health, you'll be able to work longer than someone who is less than healthy. Just a thought I had over the week.

But anyways, now that the FMCSA is making reconsiderations, we should all be there to whisper in their ears and explain to them what we think we can change to make things better for the industry. Not just the old regulations, not just the new regulations, but a BETTER system altogether.