The Global Peace Index's chart showing countries involved in external conflicts which have led to more than 25 deaths IEP. With the crisis in Gaza, the rise of Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria and the international stand-off ongoing in Ukraine, it can sometimes feel like the whole world is at war.
The 11-hour rule. A driver is not allowed to drive more than 11 consecutive hours, before he must take a 10-hour off-duty or sleeper break. Once a driver has exhausted his 11 hours driving, he can get a fresh 11 hours by taking a 10-hour off-duty or sleeper break.
No driver shall drive after having been on duty 70 hours in any 7 consecutive day period or 80 hours in any 8 consecutive days if they operate vehicles every day of the week. Hours of Service Regulations (327.05) DO NOT APPLY to drivers of: