Paid hourly, maximizing hours of service

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mr. EastCoast, May 2, 2022.

  1. Mr. EastCoast

    Mr. EastCoast Light Load Member

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    So I get paid hourly at my job and I am trying to make the most out of my time. Let’s say I ran out of drive time but I still got 3 hours of on duty time. Will I get in trouble for trying to maximize my hours for the day?
     
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  3. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    You can do some other work but there will be no "driving work" that is perfectly fine. Example like hand washing the trailers for 3 hours:rolleyes:o_O:rolleyes::D
     
  4. Mr. EastCoast

    Mr. EastCoast Light Load Member

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    Ur the man LOL
     
  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I get paid hourly. If I was to take stuff from a store after I was out of money, would I get in trouble?
     
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  6. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    No because it's your store:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D
     
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  7. Heaveninamoment

    Heaveninamoment Light Load Member

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    Nope not unless you take over $2,000 worth, otherwise you’re cool.
     
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  8. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    This day and age that depends where you live.
     
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  9. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    Just remember to take 10hr break after you go off duty, not after your done driving.
     
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  10. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    So true! The report would read store owner charged for not allowing thieves to take as they please. Store owner is denied bail for not showing compassion and restraint o_Oo_O
     
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  11. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Pay has nothing to do with hours of service.
    You can work 168 hours every week if you want to, you just have to have the proper reset before you can drive again.
     
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