IML Freight, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

STERNBERG, Judge.

IML Freight, Inc., (the employer) and Transport Underwriters Co. seek review of a final order of the Industrial Commission awarding permanent total disability benefits to the claimant, David Garcia. We affirm.

Garcia was employed as a line driver by IML. He made bi-weekly trips between Denver and Chicago accompanied by a partner. From January 1980 until April 23, 1980, he worked approximately 105 hours per week, which working schedule included alternating periods of driving and rest in 4V2 to 5 hour intervals. Garcia slept in the truck’s sleeping berth during his periods while…