Nov. 18 - Bush administration rule keeps exhausted truckers on the road

At this point, in the 11th hour of the Bush administration, we weren’t holding out much hope that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) would suddenly change course and do the right thing when it comes to limiting the number of hours truckers may spend behind the wheel. And true to its eight-year history of putting corporate profits above consumer protection, the Bush administration didn’t disappoint.

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