{"text":"During the dog days of summer, when the nicer weather means easier hauls but maybe longer hours, drivers and freight workers at one Pennsylvania carrier won't have to worry about asking for a break.During the dog days of summer, when the nicer weather means easier hauls but perhaps longer hours, drivers and freight workers at one Pennsylvania carrier won’t have to worry about asking for a break.\n\n\nWhen drivers and employees at PetroChoice Holdings want to take a sick day, or just take time off for any reason, all they have to do is inform their boss they will be taking “PTO,” or paid time off. No excuses needed. It’s part of an effort by the carrier to enhance productivity by improving benefits.\n\nMarilena Acevedo, vice president of human resources for PetroChoice Holdings of Fort Washington, Pa., said the policy helps ensure the employee feels free to take time off when he or she needs it. The company also wants to encourage its drivers to see a doctor on a regular basis.\n\nRead more: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/driver-productivity-can-be-boosted-addressing-health-stress ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}