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Big rigs win extra hour on road under new rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration kept an 11 hour maximum behind the wheel, despite safety groups and unions opposing longer hours. The rule, effective Oct. 1, also tightens rest requirements and grants short haul drivers partial exemptions. Critics cite crash data and health concerns, while proponents argue improved safety and driver health.
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