Errol, I read the article and it was a interesting piece. The HOS regulations here are a real contrast to what the China regulations are. I guess we should count our blessings, but I believe the 14 hour rule could use a makeover.
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The article in The Economist is cut off unless you sign up, but the first few paragraphs are a peep into Chinese OTR life.
China’s long-distance lorry drivers are unsung heroes of its economy
(Translation assistance: lorrie is British for a big truck.)
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.