[lowrange]

Originally Posted by Creek Jackson

My guess would be is that most companies don't retain them beyond what is required by law. Larger carriers scan paper logs into a database, then they shuck the paper. How they periodically expunge the database I am not sure.

You might try gently asking how long your company keeps daily logs.:lol:

No need to be gentle, they know the deal. They don't want me calling up to have my delivery time moved back anymore than I want to be calling- though, they never said that and you can't prove it- a little Bart Simpson thinking going on there.

[GMAN]

I don't think they can go back 10 years for an audit. I don't think the IRS can go back more than 7 years when they do an audit. I can't imagine any agency being able to go back further than the IRS. It doesn't sound right to me.

[dobry4u]

Originally Posted by GMAN

I don't think they can go back 10 years for an audit. I don't think the IRS can go back more than 7 years when they do an audit. I can't imagine any agency being able to go back further than the IRS. It doesn't sound right to me.

In cases of proven fraud there is no limitation.

[matcat]

If the paperwork is available, and they have the time to go through it, they will . I keep only my last 8 days on me, the rest get stuffed away far far away.

[Jumbo]

They went back 10 years and only found 25 fraudulant logs? He sure wasnt a supertrucker.

[matcat]

Originally Posted by Jumbo

They went back 10 years and only found 25 fraudulant logs? He sure wasnt a supertrucker.

Ha, they would be lucky to find 25 accurate logs on me... :deal::zzz:

[GMAN]

Originally Posted by dobry4u

In cases of proven fraud there is no limitation.

I am not sure how you would prove fraud without the documents. I don't think the government can prosecute anyone for criminal activity after 7 years with current statute of limitations laws other than murder.

[chris1]

Originally Posted by GMAN

I am not sure how you would prove fraud without the documents. I don't think the government can prosecute anyone for criminal activity after 7 years with current statute of limitations laws other than murder.

Statute of limitations does not apply to the IRS for a false or fraudulent tax return with the intent to evade any tax.

[stonefly]

Originally Posted by lowrange

I won't be happy if I end up staring at the ceiling of my sleeper until my watch says I can go.

Are you interested in helping on an effort to overturn regulations requiring you to do so?



stonefly

[Myth_Buster]

Originally Posted by Creek Jackson

10 years? Who would keep 10 years worth of logs around? Carriers are only required to keep them 6 months.

No, carriers may only be cited under the safety regulations for six months. Logs must be kept per Part 379:

Appendix A to Part 379—Schedule of records and periods of retention

K. SUPPORTING DATA FOR REPORTS AND STATISTICS

2. Supporting data for periodical reports of accidents, inspections, tests, hours of service, repairs, etc. 3 years.

Part 379: Preservation of records

Be safe.