I signed on as an o/o with this company... however it appears and feels more like being a company driver. Recently there has been a "log book" clamp down and audit, it was indicated that there is a company wide DOT audit do to three "roll over’s" at another terminal in another state. We can not use loose leaf log books, we have to use the bound type. The newest issue which came down from the VP is that all logs will be checked for accuracy and falsification, and all entries with be checked foe time, i.e. fuel stops, toll roads, and load stops... everything must match within a half hour, and all logs must be sent into the office daily. If you’re on the road you must fax these into the office. I’ve already had three log book violations and had to make corrections. I like the company and I’m home every night sleeping in my own bed. We haul dedicated Target freight to 23 stores and most of the time deadhead back to the DC and paid for deadhead miles.
I see nothing in the lease about the log books, I don’t run illegal, but do run on the edge. I’ve never seen where load times have to match within a half an hour. I understand toll roads and fuel stops as well as DOT inspections. Just my opinion, and I guess if I don’t like it I could leave. The good thing is that I own my truck.
Thanks