I have two driving jobs, can i get in trouble?

The OP states that he does "towing, on call". That begs the question, is being at home, "on call" to be considered "work" and therefor on duty, or is it like a salary, and can be logged "off duty"? When called out, it's obviously "on duty". He wouldn't get a 34 hr reset, but he'd have recap hours -- maybe enough to squeak by.

Is "being on call" at home ON DUTY? I'd have a hard time arguing that it is, as you are relieved of all responsibilities for the vehicle and company.

 

The same might be said when sitting at a dock while loading or unloading.
We usually go off-duty during that time, even though we might be considered as in an 'on call' situation.
And with the current regulations, that is legal.

I would think it would only apply once he is actually called to duty in that job, and began preparations to get there.

 

He said he's working 80 hrs per week or more. He's toast if/when he gets caught.

 

A doctor can work 80 or more hours a week.
An RN can work the weekend shift at a hospital, and have another job at another facility during the week, working 80 or more hours a week.
A CNA/hospital tech can work at a nursing home monday to friday 40 hours, then work at a hospital on the weekend and work 80 or more hours a week, and it's common.

These people hold peoples lives in their hands for their whole shifts. Yet they can work 80 hours a week, no problem. Yet another example of how trucking has been screwed over.

 

Really toast if he injures/kills somebody when driving at either job..........

 

For the record I imagine your on a six day schedule limited to 60 hours not 70. Technically you may be violating FMCSA regulations with that 2nd job I say may be because you might be intrastate not interstate. What I recommend however is write a letter to your closest regional office of the FMCSA and simply ask them. Don't get into detail and use hypothetical questions only. You should get a reply within ten days.

 

Regardless of DOT regulations I wouldn't put them first in line to nail your butt to the wall.The people you need to worry about are lawyers.If you get into an accident in either position regardless of fault the lawyers will dig as deep as they have to to make this your fault.Thats when your screwed.Not only will you be sued for as much as possible then the DOT will step in and get you.

 

I believe you are not correct, HeWho. Because of driver alertness, safety concerns, and other requirements, we're required to log ALL work done during the 70hr clock. We're required to log all work even if we're not getting paid for it. So if you help your brother move, and don't report it, you're in violation. Technically. I dont know anyone who violates this stricture, of course.

 

Also op, posting in a public forum with your picture, and name and admitting to breaking federal law and committing a crime is a really bad idea.

 

His 'tar says "just got first driving job with coca cola" so I'm voting cdl/non cdl.