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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/12/24/new-federal-rules-will-make-truckers-more-monitored-than-ever/

But now, a new federal regulation is making him feel as if that freedom is being taken away. Underfinal rules published this month, he and more than three million other drivers have until the end of 2017 to buy and install an “electronic logging device” that connects to his engine and broadcasts his speed and location to the shipper, replacing the log sheet that truckers have kept for decades.
“I run a safe, compliant business. I never had any issues with hours of service. So what does the government get out of monitoring me?”

It's just un-American! One does not become a 'long-hauler to B monitored...they're truly 'fencing in the prairie'! EDIT: hey! my 8,000 th post!!! no finer thread to do it in ...or topic for that matter! Mingling my truckin' and conspiracy theory/big brother is watchin' joys!