Day Cab: A day cab is a semi tractor without a sleeper berth, designed for local and regional routes where the driver goes home daily.
Why it matters to owner operators
Day cabs weigh less and cost less, but they limit long-haul work because there is no place to sleep.
Example
A driver runs a day cab on a regional route and is home each evening.
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