The current rule that is in place works well for most otr drivers. We still need to be
able to stop the 14 hr. clock when we go into the sleeper. Due to changing
weather cond. and climates sometimes it is very hard to drive 11 hrs without a
break, but do to the current rules we are sometimes forced to continue on while
we are tired. So far their is no decrease in safety due to this rule. Teams should
be able to split their sleeper birth option as it is very hard to sleep 10 hrs at a time
in a moving vehicle with rough roads (I drove team for 1 year). The 34 hr restart is
an excellent idea. Local divers and regional drivers need a separate set of rules for
driving since most of their time is city driving or long hrs. sitting in front of a dock
making a delivery. Overall the current rule is working well, but their is not a one
size fits all rule. My recommendation is keep the current set of rules to limit any
more confusion. Thank You for your time.
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