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Really? After all the fluff, it gets to

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Trucking accidents can be caused in many ways in addition to driver fatigue, including excessive speed, improper truck maintenance, improperly loaded cargo, or dangerous roadway conditions. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, or if a family member has been killed, exercise the legal options at your disposal and ensure that those responsible for your loss are held accountable. Article provided by Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A. Visit us at www.tanenbaumlaw.com'"

A whole article for advertisement? Maybe we need to put Mr Tanenbaum in a big truck for a week or two. We need some attorneys on our side for help when the four-wheelers cause accidents from "'
driver fatigue, including excessive speed, improper (sic) vehicle maintenance, improperly loaded cargo, or dangerous roadway conditions'" which in turn cause drivers PTSD or job-related disabilities. We have some of the most professional drivers out there, whether they're in a big truck or their personal vehicle.

Does he not comprehend all the changes from CSA? There will be "lunch breaks" after 8 hours, and no one's going to get freight on Monday morning if the drivers happen to work into Saturday morning because of the upcoming 34 Hour reset stipulations with the 168 hour mandate and two sleeptime periods of 1A-5A.

FMCSA doesn't govern the general public. There's a whole new realm for Mr Tanenbaum.

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