Kaplan Lawyers PC, NYC Personal Injury Law Firm, Supports Sen. Schumer’s Call for Black Box Recorders to Log Trucker Hours
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"We all saw the news in June,"
Comedian
Shortly after the accident,
Sabatino pointed out that new federal rules signed into law in 2012 required DOT to have electronic logging device (ELD) rules in place by October of 2013.
"Instead," Sabatino said, "they've dragged their feet. They finally got the proposed rule out in March of this year, and then they extended the public comment time to at least the end of June. Then they've got to draft the final rule for approval. At this rate, like
According to statistics compiled by the
"I understand the ELDs are expected to work like airplane black boxes," said Sabatino. "Instead of drivers having to keep track of their hours on their own, the black boxes will do it for them. Not only will drivers not have to remember to record their hours--and potentially make a mistake--but it will keep dishonest drivers from fudging hours so they can be out longer on a run and make a few more dollars. Well, a few dollars can't ever make up for a life lost because a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel."
About Kaplan Lawyers PC
Kaplan Lawyers is a personal injury law firm that helps victims of personal injury and their families in
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