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Extreme commutes: More time on road means less time for family

Zack Guettinger's alarm sounds at 3:45 a.m., bringing with it a cruel reminder that he must drag himself out of bed for another three-hour drive to his job in San Ramon.

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On a typical day, he drives 200 miles there and back. It's not a short drive, but as he explained, it's what must be done.