E-Log vs. Log Books???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GrindemGears, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    They might be mandatory someday, (not in my lifetime)

    but it won't change everything !!
     
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  3. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    My biggest fear is that the eLogs makes drivers lazier. Too few understand the HOS, and the eLog takes away the drivers need to learn them any better. When the computer craps out you're still required to run a paper log. Might be best if you still know how to do it.
     
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  4. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    Very similar to knowing how to read a map and useing a GPS.
     
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  5. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    Don't even get me started. I'm the only person in the office of my company that has a motor carries atlas, and I only work 4 days a week and don't manage drivers.
     
  6. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    Oh, come one! I haven't heard/read a really good rant in a long time!

    Unload, you know you really want to.

    You know you really need to.

    Come on, you can do it!
     
  7. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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  8. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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  9. diesel_weasel

    diesel_weasel Medium Load Member

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    If you know whats good for you then don't even get into that habit. The fines for falsification are much higher today than the simple slap on the wrist they used to be.
     
  10. notezbngrn71

    notezbngrn71 Road Train Member

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    I love my e-log and don't ever want to go back to paper logs! I've noticed that I actually have more drive time than on my old paper logs where your rounding up and all that crap!

    So much less of a hassle. Hit a couple buttons and move on.
     
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  11. GrindemGears

    GrindemGears Bobtail Member

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    good point hadn't thought of that. you are very right Meltom and I agree with you 100%. as much as I love technology, I also have a great appreciation for its flaws and how misunderstood AND abused it can be ...
     
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