trip planning/logging correctly...

It seems that you are burning up your hours at shippers and receivers. You can make you a little note and stick it on you dash or somewhere to remind you that when you get to shipper/receiver to switch from on duty to sleeper or off duty. After a while it should become a habit for you. Hope this helps.

 

some elogs you can go back days and edit but you have to approve them again

 

Does it take away from your drive time or from your 70? I guess it would be both but sounds like it is from your 70?

From what I have learned there are 3 things that say when you can drive.
1) You must have time from your 60/70 hours.
2) Cant drive more than 11 hours a day (shift).
3) Can't drive after your 14 hours. The 14 hour clock starts when you go on shift (on duty) and does not stop till you are off for 10 consecutive hours (split 8 sleeper/2 off duty or all 10 in sleeper) then your 14 clock starts again.
Off duty or sleeper of the 2 hours load/unload time DOES NOT add time to your 14 hours time. Because it is NOT shown as On Duty time it does not hit the 60/70 hour week time.
Did I get that right guys?

Dave ----

 

One common mistake I learn from an old timer who use elogs now is at the fuel lines you can save a bout 4-8 hrs a week go off duty at all times after fueling. I use to stay on duty when I pull up to go in to get some coffee, subway, etc. Those extra 15-20 minutes a stop can add up if listed as off vs on

 

The best way to describe I guess would be on duty when fueling, checking in at receiver/shipper and pre and post trip. Other than that off duty or sleeper.

 

I only log On Duty when actually in the pump. If there is a line to get into the pump I log Off Duty while I wait, and more than once at a long line I've been able to get a 30 minute break (especially if there are clueless drivers parked in the pumps or after pulling up). Actual fuel time shouldn't take more than 10 minutes if you don't need a receipt. Go off duty again after finishing actual fueling and then pull up.

Another good thing to do is as soon as you come to a truck stop to find a place to park, then come to a full stop as soon as safely possible after entering the parking lot and log Off Duty. Otherwise you will continue to be on Drive line while you find and then get into a parking spot. That alone can save hours each week.