Trucker fatigue long hours tied to frequent crashes at ports
Analysis shows port trucks in Los Angeles and Long Beach ran about 470 trips daily with no required 10 hour break, involved in at least 189 crashes within a day of extended shifts. Federal rules demand 10 hours off every 14, but data cannot prove impairment. Regulators call for further investigation.
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Long hours and gate dives across port trucking
Analysis of port truck movement at Long Beach and Los Angeles from 2013 to 2016 shows 580000 instances of14 hour on road stretches without a 10 hour break and 16 million container moves. Experts say safety laws underenforced and drivers often exceed hours rules, with port trucking among the industry's riskiest sectors.
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Jones' Alabama win certified as Moore's challenge fails
The Alabama State Canvassing Board certified Democrat Doug Jones's victory in the Dec. 12 U.S. Senate special election, rejecting Roy Moore's bid to halt certification. Moore's suit named Secretary of State Merrill and Judge King, alleging discrepancies and turnout anomalies, while Jones filed to dismiss the suit.
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Trump scolds China over North Korea oil dispute
President Trump voiced frustration after a report that China continues to supply oil to North Korea. He warned there will be no friendly solution while China allows transfers at sea and urged Beijing to cut off support as North Korea pursues nuclear missiles.
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