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Originally posted by Vogad
Even at $8 per night (8 hours of rest) its still cheaper (than a motel) and convenient for the driver. Due to the LAW, when they reach their maximun allowable driving time they have to pull over and park (might not be a suitable truck stop for 100 miles)..
Sure its a waste of diesal fuel, but to the driver its a lot more cost-effective than losing LEGAL driving time...
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I will agree with you when it comes to cost-effectiveness. Though, if a driver were to leave the rig and eat dinner for an hour, all the while leaving the rig running, that would be an totally unnecessary instance of idling.
-SF