These truck drivers and the companies that employ them need to learn that the safety of others is more important than their deadlines.
Healing Vibes for Comic Tracy Morgan
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An old lesson some drivers have to keep learning over and over again...
Most trucking companies make their drivers abide by the DOT laws. The DOT allows a maximum of 11 hours driving time in a 24 hour period. And a minimum of 10 hours off before you can drive again.
Unfortunately there are more drivers like this out there. I've heard stories of drivers staying awake for over three days with no breaks...
Unfortunately there are more drivers like this out there. I've heard stories of drivers staying awake for over three days with no breaks...
...I remember, it's cathartic to some-I'm that way-I have to laugh at the bad gunky coz I don't like to cry....others however-including their audience, find it in poor taste...