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California and the west coast. Then they picked up goods on the
west coast and delivered them to points such as Arkansas, Texas,
or the Midwest. Eventually, they delivered goods to New Jersey
and the east coast, and headed west again.
Continental’s Drivers
Continental employed between 277 and 324 drivers during the
years in issue. Drivers were away from home for a minimum of 21
consecutive days per trip and were on the road for an average
total of 25 to 28 days per month. Some drivers were away for 2
to 3 months at a time before returning home. Drivers accrued 1
day off for every 7 days of driving.
Drivers averaged approximately 322 to 382 miles per day.
U.S. Department of Transportation regulations prohibited drivers
from traveling more than 550 miles per day. Additionally, the
Department of Transportation regulations required drivers to be
off duty for 8 hours for every 8 hours on duty. The regulations
limited drivers to a maximum of 70 hours on duty per week.
With an exception for layovers, Continental drivers earned
compensation only when the wheels on the truck were turning.
Continental paid its drivers on a per mile arrangement ranging
from 25 to 32 cents per mile, depending on experience. Drivers
also received a per diem allowance paid through an accountable
plan. The per diem, paid to drivers in addition to compensation,
was intended to reimburse drivers for travel expenses. The per
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