Currently, truckers can work hours in week before taking mandatory 34hour break. I can do just about all need to do in the time weve got now.Hall said that extending the workday could cause problems in staying within hourly requirements.Theyve got it right where man can make decent living and doesnt have to worry about his log book, Hall said. Jan Noll, office manager for Morgan Trucking Co., said she thought the change would be more of problem for unionized truckers than the predominately nonunion truckers workingin Muscatine.
Muscatine WalMart official also declined an interview, stating that he was not knowledgeable enough about the issue to comment. Contact Peter Rugg at5632632331 Ext. Currently, truckers can work hours in week before taking mandatory 34hour break. Those drivers would not be very happy about that. Its working out so good right wouldnt change it, Hall said. I can do just about all need to do in the time weve got now.Hall said that extending the workday could cause problems in staying within hourly requirements.
Hall was concerned that the extended workday hours would cause problems in scheduling the required breaks between shifts. dont think its an issue that will affect us much.Seven other trucking businesses in Muscatine County declined to comment for this story, although all were aware of the bill. Its working out so good right wouldnt change it, Hall said.
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