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Log book Question
Ok I am leaving out on my first load after a 7 year retirement. I am up to date on how to do the current log book rules.
My new boss and I had a little difference of opinion of how many days past you must have with you. I remember you need to have the previous 7 days. He saying 30 days. I'll more than likely have a few more than what required in the way I do them my self for my copy wise goes, but I want to know which of us was right. I'll end up with a small note book that I put the old pages in. Thanks. |
Re: Log book Question
Originally Posted by coastie
Ok I am leaving out on my first load after a 7 year retirement. I am up to date on how to do the current log book rules.
My new boss and I had a little difference of opinion of how many days past you must have with you. I remember you need to have the previous 7 days. He saying 30 days. I'll more than likely have a few more than what required in the way I do them my self for my copy wise goes, but I want to know which of us was right. I'll end up with a small note book that I put the old pages in. Thanks. See: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...ction_toc=1942 (k)(2) The driver shall retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty. kc0iv |
he's the boss if he says 30 days then it's 30 days. He may have his reasons. Maybe it looks like your not hiding anything if you have 30 days. Why argue keep 30 days to make him happy.
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Originally Posted by utvolsr1
he's the boss if he says 30 days then it's 30 days. He may have his reasons. Maybe it looks like your not hiding anything if you have 30 days. Why argue keep 30 days to make him happy.
As for making him Happy, for I am going to work there making him happy, I became their saving grace. had 2 trucks running and one driver in the Hospital and no longer able to handle the OTR part, plus nobody else qualified for the Larger truck that will be Operational in 2 weeks. So I came along just at the right time, so He is happy. |
the law says today plus seven days prior
your boss says 30 you decide |
He had already stated he was not good at log books and all the rules. If he is running his own company I sure hope he has someone in the office that is very familar with all the regulations. |
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
He had already stated he was not good at log books and all the rules. |
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
He had already stated he was not good at log books and all the rules. If he is running his own company I sure hope he has someone in the office that is very familar with all the regulations. |
Originally Posted by coastie
Part of my Job is to train his current guys lol. To train them in logs and driving a 10 wheeler Freightliner.
Why have only 7 days of logs and not 30 you might ask. When you have more than 7 days and give them to Mr. D.O.T. for inspection you can be cited for any entry he/she finds. However, by having only 7 days you can only be cited for something during those 7 days. So why would you take a chance? Other things driver do that can cause Mr. D.O.T. to look closer are: sloppy entries and to much detail. Take the time to draw nice straight line and clearly print all your entries. Only put on your logs what is required. If you have a computer and a printer I recommend you purchase a logging program such as Driver's Daily Log. kc0iv |
kc
someone told me there is a free downloadable version, would you happen to be familiar with it? |
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