The trucking group expressed support for a bill introduced by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, that would allow drivers to take one rest break per shift for up to three straight hours without counting against the 14-hour, on-duty allowance.
Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.