Question

According to "sleep rules raise trucking costs," in 2013 the federal motor carrier safety administration estimated the new rules regulating the transportation industry would cost trucking companies about $2 billion. what benefits did the government expect from the costly regulations? reduced highway fatalities. reduced wear and tear on highways. punishment of an excessively profitable industry. increased efficiencies.

Answer 1

The government really just expected reduced highway fatalities.  Even though that it costs these multibillion dollar companies a little more to let their drivers rest, it sill makes the roads safe for all drivers.  Driving while tired is almost as bad as driving under the influence, so making sure that these truck drivers get sleep make sure everything is super safe for everyone.