[BuickTurbo]

First off, Thanks for all of the information posted in these forums. Thanks to all of the new or interested drivers asking all of the questions so I don't have to.

I buy and sell heavy haul trucks for a construction company. I also manage our day fleet (8 hour shift) and am a mechanic for our trucks. I have a CDL for combination but no air brake endorsement.

I tell you this, to share this...I have been blessed with the opportunity to drive a tractor trailer for a racing team. It would require me to be on the road for about 10 days a month for 6 months out of the year. Locations include Canada (twice), California (twice), Miami, Atlanta, and New Jersey.

I have to take my practical for air brakes within the next 90 days.

So as I have been reading I find something I need to familiarize myself with.

Log books - Where do I find information on the correct way to use them?

I know my situation isn't like the OTR driving most of you are used to, but even if it is for a couple times a year - I want to do it right.

Thanks for any advice. I'm sure I left stuff out, so I will answer as much as I can as I check the site.

Dan

[Fredog]

Originally Posted by BuickTurbo

First off, Thanks for all of the information posted in these forums. Thanks to all of the new or interested drivers asking all of the questions so I don't have to.

I buy and sell heavy haul trucks for a construction company. I also manage our day fleet (8 hour shift) and am a mechanic for our trucks. I have a CDL for combination but no air brake endorsement.

I tell you this, to share this...I have been blessed with the opportunity to drive a tractor trailer for a racing team. It would require me to be on the road for about 10 days a month for 6 months out of the year. Locations include Canada (twice), California (twice), Miami, Atlanta, and New Jersey.

I have to take my practical for air brakes within the next 90 days.

So as I have been reading I find something I need to familiarize myself with.

Log books - Where do I find information on the correct way to use them?

I know my situation isn't like the OTR driving most of you are used to, but even if it is for a couple times a year - I want to do it right.

Thanks for any advice. I'm sure I left stuff out, so I will answer as much as I can as I check the site.

Dan

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/

everything you want to know and a lot you dont

http://www.olblueusa.org/askthelaw/

very good site to ask questions, they will respond by email

[BuickTurbo]

Thank you much!

[BanditsCousin]

Turbo Buicks rock. I want a GNX someday

[BuickTurbo]

Originally Posted by BanditsCousin

Turbo Buicks rock. I want a GNX someday

Hope you got $80-100K laying around.

[BanditsCousin]

How about a clone?

I got the GMC Typhoon, just need another turbo GM :lol:

[Mackman]

a got a 93 buick century beater :P V6 thats right you all dont know nothing about that :lol:

[Fredog]

Originally Posted by BuickTurbo

Hope you got $80-100K laying around.

of course he does, he's a truck driver