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A second set of vehicles is required for long-haul anyway. Per the article, it appears that isn't the case in NYC. The 53'ers are driving downtown despite reg
by alistairSH 5y ago
A second set of vehicles is required for long-haul anyway.
Per the article, it appears that isn't the case in NYC. The 53'ers are driving downtown despite regulation to the contrary.
It should be the case. And is now the case in London. Just not here in the US.
- Closi 5y agoLet me clarify - if you are operating a fleet of rigids you are probably not operating those long haul (if you are, you probably shouldn’t be!). This replaces rigid vehicles which already operate in this manor - it’s not a totally different class of vehicle. This doesn’t also mean that you wouldn’t operate a large articulated vehicle on a short-haul basis, it depends on the load characteristics. You don’t always want the biggest possible vehicle, which is why rigids exist (in cases where a driver day caps out on time or miles before vehicle capacity). But you probably aren’t operating a rigid long haul, because that load can just be mixed onto the back of a larger trunk.
- CRConrad 5y ago> despite regulation to the contrary. So it is required, people just don't live up to the requirements.