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    Unattractive prospect

    Dec 08, 2021 2 minutes
    Frank Black

    Driver shortages and fatigue rules are two longstanding issues that have reared their heads again recently. The answer to both is simple, but we’re too busy fighting amongst ourselves to fight for the solution. We can be our own worst enemy.

    Fatigue is the leading cause of truck crash fatalities. We all know that truckies are over-worked. Reducing working hours would give us more of our own

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