Owner Driver

The definition of ‘work’

RECENT conversation has left me thinking about how important it is to be precise when discussing driver fatigue laws.

A I was speaking with an owner-driver about his work diary. As we chatted, we both slipped into the casual short hand of discussing “how many hours did you drive?”. Towards the end of the conversation, the driver rightfully pointed out that really, the question isn’t how long he was driving or not driving, but for how long he was working and resting.

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