The DOT has released new regulations limiting the number of hours truck drivers can be on the road.

Changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules for truck drivers will take effect July 1st . Truckers will still be able to drive 11 hours and work 14 hours per day. However, their ability to begin a new week of allowable driving hours will be restricted until they have mandatory 34-hour down town. Drivers will need 34 hours a week of rest time, including a break from driving between 1a.m. & 5a.m.

The rule also reduces a driver's average maximum allowable hours of work per week from 82 hours to 70 hours, a 15% reduction.