ELDs encourage unsafe driving when uncontrollable delays occur.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RunningAces, Jan 5, 2022.

  1. Tram-law

    Tram-law Bobtail Member

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    Great comment…..Pretty sure everyone’s experience is unique though.
     
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  3. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    It's probably easier to just log off duty and drive. But yes, no way would I sit for nothing. It ain't happening. I'm also a Independent so I don't have a boss breathing down my neck either.
     
  4. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    It's not a violation until you get inspected.
    I cant wait until they add a light on the roof that blinks when your out of hours... wouldn't put it past them.
     
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  5. MSQUARED

    MSQUARED Medium Load Member

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    :evil4: sad but true, after all I'm pretty sure big reason they moved to ELDs is to help DOT with the paperwork of sifting through logs. I think all they do now is look for violation on your elog now and if they don't see it your safe. So just be creative I guess
     
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  6. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Lotta assuming here, assumptions from elog lovers that paper loggers want to drive 90 hrs a week

    Assumptions from paper log folks that eld types are lazy

    I dunno, have run both, i know on elogs ive had to park it 4 hours before im tired, but regionally i have to do that on paper too cause parking isnt an option some places.

    I prefer paper but i dont think its cause i want to work more, i like em cause i dont get yelled at by compliance for a 5 minute over my 14 or 11 (because i took a 3 hr nap in the middle of my run in a daycab).
     
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  7. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    Exactly he’s complaining that he can’t run illegal
     
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  8. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    Max out driving every day tear a page or two out and ride
     
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  9. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    I just use a white board to log, and if I get questioned my only reply is “what is rules? Are what talking we about?¿”

    then I will walk away after shutting my truck off and say “what is truck?” “Who is you and why?¿”


    Typically they just leave
     
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