hometime and the 14 hour rule

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by fins2feathers, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. fins2feathers

    fins2feathers Bobtail Member

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    My question is it ok to log off duty and continue to drive past your 14 hour clock when your relieved of all duties without a trailer in bobtail status and enroute to your home.
    Today I did not drive over my 11 but I did drive over the 14 hour clock as off duty on the off duty line, to go home. I'm an OTR Driver, been out for about three weeks, I had scheduled time off which was set up to deliver my last load to a drop yard then go home.
    My home was about 90 miles from the drop, after I completed the drop I posted a post trip off duty status then drove home with a flag showing personal use for the off duty status, about 1 1/2 half hour over my 14 but in off duty status. flagged personal use...
    Is this legal ???
     
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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    using a truck off duty for no work related, i suggest you read up on the handbook, cuz you gonna explain it in detail if you get pulled over
     
  4. Onetruckpony

    Onetruckpony Medium Load Member

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    Personal conveyance ..good to go as long as you don't start your next trip someplace other than where the last one ended.
    Enjoy the time at home.
     
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