I forgot to log off and certified logs. I cant edit of course. I admit..i dont carry paper logs in case. I deliver walmart dedicated in state. My warehouse is 2hrs away. I told my them my issue. THEY said drive here then get papers. Um....pretty sure thats illegal. No log to show if needed. Legal or not?
Yes...stupid question
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Sorry..my fault, i was hurrying my question. Im off friday and saturdays. I do my 34 reset then. I forgot to go off duty when i got home. When i went to leave tonight i certified my logs...then realized oops. I need to call out log department monday so they can fix. In meantime i need to do paper. I didnt have any. My dispatch said its okay...drive here and get paper logs(2hr drive). I said..um no, pretty sure i cant drive without paper ones at least. Ive never needed paper. Yeah, i know how to do.i was just asking to confirm my thoughts.
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Most fuel stops still have paper log books that you can purchase. Go get one and complete your trip. When you get back to your yard they can fix the log for you.alds, Bean Jr., TequilaSunrise and 3 others Thank this. -
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In this case I think (someone correct me if I’m wrong) using paper logs would still technically be illegal anyway as you can only use paper as a backup if your eld crashes. This wasn’t an issue with the eld but simply driver error. But honestly if it were me, I’d probably just roll with it and let the safety dept. figure it out. It will give them something to do lol.
For future reference, we are required to carry a paper logbook as a backup. Not sure what the punishment is if you get caught without one, probably some stupid fine or 10 years hard labor... who knows. But as stated above, generic paper logbooks are available at every truckstop. You will just have to manually write in your company’s info, address, etc.alds, Dieselboss, Bean Jr. and 4 others Thank this. -
There are no stupid questions, not here anyway.
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Always carry paper logs
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How does the OP not have the DOT required by law paper logs on board?
I have been through road side inspections before and have been ask to show them to the officer?Vampire, roshea, God prefers Diesels and 8 others Thank this. -
You can't even drive anyplace on paper logs or not without paper ones in the truck so you have been illegal all along, don't see the big deal.
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