Hours-of-service lawsuit reaches the D.C. Circuit

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

The FMCSA’s adjustment to its 30-minute rest break rule conflicts with two safety issues that are caused by the previous regulation, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association attorney. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters along with a handful of other safety groups asserts that the modification to short-haul movements and the 30-minute break adversely affect safety for truckers and that they were made hastily and without basis.

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