How much log history must you keep????
#1
08-03-2006, 10:59 PM
How much log history must you keep????
Way back when I started trucking we only had log books - looseleaf logs were unheard of. Back then I always kept my current book and the last on preceeding that one, giving me at least a 30 day history at all times.
Now I use looseleaf logs (best thing since sliced bread). Anybody know how many days of history I must have if my logs are checked?????? THANKS in advance. Old Relic
#3
08-05-2006, 01:58 AM
The carrier must keep them for 6 months, as I recall. It would be good for you to hang onto your logs for tax purposes. You can get a tax deduction for those days you are on the road. Your logs are proof of that time.
#4
08-05-2006, 02:30 AM
Originally Posted by GMAN
The carrier must keep them for 6 months, as I recall. It would be good for you to hang onto your logs for tax purposes. You can get a tax deduction for those days you are on the road. Your logs are proof of that time.
For a DOT audit one year (required of the carrier) For the driver 7 days (required of the driver) For the IRS 7 years (required of the driver, in case of an audit) I still have ALL my logs - 10+ years worth.
#5
08-05-2006, 02:38 AM
I need to check on the one year for a DOT audit. I thought they told me that it was 6 months. I know a carrier who recently went through a DOT audit and they were told that they only needed to keep logs for 6 months. In any case, I tend to be a pack rat when it comes to paperwork. I even have bank records from well over 30 years ago. :shock:
#7
08-05-2006, 01:47 PM
One Year for DOT is what I remember, but I wouldn't put too much stock in what I remember!!
How does the saying go?? First, you forget names, Then, you forget faces, Then, you forget to zipp 'em up..... ....But lately, I've been forgetting to zipp'em DOWN!!!! :shock:  ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops: ops:
#8
08-05-2006, 01:53 PM
I have tried numerous times to access the FMCSA website to no avail. Now you have my curiosity up. I need to make sure of this myself. Has anyone else had a problem getting through to their website today?
#10
08-05-2006, 03:33 PM
Originally Posted by GMAN
I have tried numerous times to access the FMCSA website to no avail. Now you have my curiosity up. I need to make sure of this myself. Has anyone else had a problem getting through to their website today?
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