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Article: Teamsters, Safety Groups Urge Court to Overturn Hours of Service Regulations.
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- December 5, 2006
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Rules Require More Hours Behind Wheel with Less Rest
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys representing the Teamsters and safety advocates argued in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals challenging Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that place drivers and the general public at risk.
The Teamsters joined Public Citizen, Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways, Parents Against Tired Truckers and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety in petitioning the court yesterday to overturn the rule issued in August 2005 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
"We have said from day one that the rules as they stand need to be ...