As a professional driver your first and formost issue should always be keeping the public and yourself safe.
There is no issue regarding 8/2, 7/3, or running 11 out of 14 that matters more than your safety.
I can tell you first hand there will always be a load that a dispatcher will want you to run his way, But let me tell you from first hand, you are the one who will have to answer "Why would you do that".
If you believe you are in or going to be in a situation that is dangerous to you, or the public it is your responsibility to change it to a safe situation.
Hours of service is a minimum guideline, not an absollute, meaning your 10 hour break may be 12 or 13 hours if that is what it takes for you to continue your trip safely.
I have left companies for insisting that your moving at the 10 hour 20 minute mark. I decide when I am going to move the rig, not a dispatcher.
On the other hand I do not advocate stroking it either, I believe in giving 100%, because I was taught to give a good days work for a fair days pay.
10 hours not the issue
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Powder Joints, Jul 9, 2021.
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Same goes for the 30 min break. Just park, take a shower and sit down and eat lol
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I disagree. They invested a lot of money on the equipment and on the driver as well. They absolutely have the right to expect that equipment moving as soon as it's legal. If ten hours for resting ain't enough, maybe a doctor's visit is in order.
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I agree, 10hrs is usually not enough for me to shower, eat, relax a bit, and get enough sleep. I prefer at least 12. That said, if I'm on a tight load I will push and be up and ready at the 10hr mark. And even if I take 12+hrs off I will run 500+miles if needed. Though my company is definitely not one of those that's calling a driver at 10hrs 5min asking why they're still stopped. If I'm good for otd, I'm generally left alone.
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I am not late. but don't call at 10 hours and 30 minutes asking why I am not rolling. You asked me to drive this truck. That means I will plan on how far I will drive, where I will get fuel, the expense of the fuel and when and where I will shut down all the whole arriving early for my appointment. If you want to micromanage from the office, bring me to the yard so I can load up my pick up and go to the house.
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I've been known to tell my dispatcher " it's time for my 15 hour break ...fone will be off "
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