Do you run illegal on your logs?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by LogsRus, Mar 28, 2007.

Do you log a 10 hour break but only stop for 8 hours or close to it?

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    Yes I stop for my full 10, I don't want handcuffs on me

    60.6%
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    I only stop for 8 but I log a 10 hour break

    8.5%
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    I stop for less than 7 hours most of the time

    6.4%
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    I do whatever I feel my body can handle @ the time

    27.1%
  1. candab

    candab Light Load Member

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    I run paper logs. I think that pretty much says all that's needed!

    A little back up would be that tolls always keep the same time, same for any DOT inspections, just in case you get hit up again down the road.

    My pickup and delivery points require forklifts and straps to pull many crates out of the van, usually onto the ground. Somehow, this usually only takes 15-30 minutes!

    And I've logged many days where I average over 70mph, it just usually ends up happening around New Mexico and Arizona!
     
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  3. brinkj23

    brinkj23 "Asphalt Cowboy"

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    I never once ran illegal, its not worth it. Just run it legal and safe is what I was taught.
     
  4. Dannyboi

    Dannyboi Light Load Member

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    Loose leaf and a three ring binder, lets just say I make mistakes alot and have to start over because I dont like whiteout. Thats my story and i'm stickin to it!
     
  5. Dannyboi

    Dannyboi Light Load Member

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    I agree with you for the most part.
     
  6. Dannyboi

    Dannyboi Light Load Member

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    Although, if we were paid hourly instead of by the mile we wouldn't have to give a #### if we sat at the shipper for 8hrs waiting to get loaded! Or have to cheat our books. Am I wrong...?
     
  7. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    Your right! However if you end up in prison you won't make anything at all!
     
  8. Markk9

    Markk9 "On your mark"

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    My father works for the prison system, inmates make .05 to .25 an hour. See, you can make a bit of money behind bars.

    Mark
     
  9. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    Not enough to feed,cloth & house a family who depended on that income.
    Not to mention the love they got from the father or mother etc.

    But it's to each's own in what they want to do!
     
  10. honor roll

    honor roll Road Train Member

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    my hubby logs 10 but most of the time takes 8hrs or less
     
  11. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    If he can take 8 he should learn how to split break so he can log it legal! Most of the time that's what I find they can be legal if they just learn how to split break!

    Seriously. That's what I have found over several years:biggrin_25521:
     
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