New to log books...question
 

Hello all, got a new gig that requires keeping a log. I haven't done a log book in 30 years but think I am doing ok but I do have a question.
I only work 4 days a week, some weeks another driver will use my truck on Friday...How do I make my log match my miles? Say end of day Thurs my odometer ( SP ) read 40,000, he used the truck on Fri for 200 miles then I drive 400 on Monday...end of day Mon my log shows 400 driving and total milage of 40,600. Wouldn't that be questioned by a DMV stop?
Thanks in advance,
David

log book.
 

When you return to your truck mark down the miles at the start of the day
and then at the end of your shift. the logs are for your hours of operation the other driver should have logs to justify the miles while you are out of your truck.

You don't have to enter the actually mileage on the truck just the total miles that you drove each day. I use a notebook and mark down the mileage every time I stop (PTI, load/unload, fuel, breaks, Post-trip, etc.). At the end of the day I just subract the beginning mileage from the ending and enter that number into the logbook.

1. Since you are a solo driver the DOT is only concerned with the miles you are driving.

2. As already stated, unless required by your company, you do not need to list the actual starting and ending odometer miles on the truck.

3. Before you say what about the Vehicle Inspection Report, the odometer is only there for maintence reference.

Thanks everyone...this board has been a GREAT help to someone that has beed out of the busniess for 30 years
David

That is correct and one other good thing that I have found with keeping a notebook with mileage. If you have a boss who sucks at keeping things organized such as maintenance records (much like mine does) this gives me a quick reference as to the last oil change, air filter, etc...

And always remember, the fine for "Not having a log book" is less than the one for being three or more days behind :D

I know isn't that odd. Most of the guys around here who drive rock buckets and the like don't even have a logbook in the truck and they say the same thing. I've talked to tons of guys hauling rocks and grain, etc. and none of them keep a log.

Yep :D Just means you have to go to bed for 10 hours and promis to get a book at the very next truck stop. Yeah Right !