Katie Arcieri Reporter- The Business Journal Email | Twitter | Google+ | LinkedIn A new federal regulation that requires truck drivers to rest more before getting behind the wheel goes into effect today, a change many Triad trucking companies expect will hurt productivity. The "hours-of-service" rule adds to a string of other safety laws put in place in recent years to help prevent accidents and mitigate against unsafe behaviors ranging from speeding and reckless driving. Previously, drivers had the ability to “reset” their seven-day work week after a 34 hour break, said Phil Peck, vice president for customer service for Epes Transport System Inc. If drivers...
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