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On the recordNovember 20, 2013
Unfortunately, the 34-hour restart provision's specific requirement of two periods of off between 1 AM and 5 AM has taken away the quality of life, reduced the productivity, as well as disrupted the drivers' normal sleep schedule and has done nothing to show its improved safety.
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Grace Meng
Democratic · New York

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Meng highlights the negative impact of the 34-hour restart provision on truck drivers' lives and safety.

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