The new infrastructure package includes a provision to expand hours-of-service for livestock haulers. “This gives some flexibility in hours-of-service where we get an exemption of 150 miles and 150 miles on the destination,” said Steve Hilker, chair, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association transportation committee. “That was a big deal.” Hilker appreciates the new flexibility in the infrastructure bill, but workforce issues remain a challenge. “I’ve never seen it like this just trying to get help; we’re just terribly short on drivers and owner-operators.”
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