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May 29, 2015

HOS Rules Cost Drivers Billions in Wages

By Kevin Scullin, Product Manager, DAT Solutions The hours-of-service rules that went into place in 2013 hurt trucking companies economically. The HOS rules reduced fleet productivity by 3% to 5%, and drivers lost between $1.6 billion to $3.9 billion in wages as a result of the legislation. Rates rose as capacity tightened, but not enough to offset… Continue reading HOS Rules Cost Drivers Billions in Wages

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