How Truck Driver Regulations Can Spread Foodborne Illness

Transportation of produce opens up the possibility of contamination and rotting. Some problems are inevitable, the result of one of the largest, most efficient food delivery networks in the world. But, as has occurred too many times, misguided federal policies have unintended consequences that lead to increased suffering and complications. In particular, the strict regulation of truckers' hours decreases food safety and leaves customers across the country more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.