I mean this is just a reminder that the US is basically a third world country.
70 hours in 8 days is already illegal across the EU, as it violates:
- The working time directive. And
- Rules for handling heavy goods.
You can drive 90 hours every two weeks and that's it. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/856360/simplified-guidance-eu-drivers-hours-working-time-rules.pdf
As a bonus, you can still make coffee in a power cut.