How long did you spend on logs in School/Training for your CDL?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by LogsRus, Apr 8, 2007.

How long did your School Instructor spend on logs?

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    0-30 Minutes

    16.7%
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    31-60 Minutes

    24.1%
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    61-90 Minutes

    13.0%
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    91-120 Minutes

    18.5%
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    120 or more (express how long in a post please :)

    35.2%
  1. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    I know some of you may not had to go through training (not sure how it went in the older days), but for those I would love to know the truth.

    How long did your instructor spend on teaching logs?


    In a reply if you could maybe explain how they taught you the logs.
    1) Power point: Showing pictures, words etc?
    2) Over head projector: Did they write on a log sheet how to fill out each part?
    3) Give me an idea on what stuck out in your head that made you understand a certain regulation. example: What made you understand the 11 & 14 hour rule (or in the prior years, 10 & 15 hour rule)?



    I am very curious to know this answer. I have to teach you all logs. I need to understand how everyone learns them the best:yes2557: You can help make my job easier that's for sure!

    I am curious as well if schools spent more time with drivers on logs if it would be easier on you all to understand the regulations.
     
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  3. Bullwinkle

    Bullwinkle Medium Load Member

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    I chose the maximum because in the school that JB Hunt sent me to, it was a daily thing. We were there for 4 weeks, and we logged every day of our activity on a log book. We also had regular log classes to learn the specifics. I can't say the exat time spent on logs, but I do remember spending a ton of time on them throughout training.

    This was 1992, so basically a long time ago, LOL
     
  4. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    Well @ least you didn't say 1942:biggrin_25517:
    Ok great! I am hearing "stories maybe" that some are only teaching for 15 minutes. Logging the daily class isn't really learning anything though. I am glad you added they taught you logs as well.
    Logging the classes and then learning is a good thing:yes2557:

    Thanks for your time :)
     
  5. IAMGREAT

    IAMGREAT Light Load Member

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    I didnt go to no TRUCK DRIVIN school. I was put in an old '61"KENWORTH, with a 220 cummins, 4x4 , no power nothin, and certainly no dang qualcomm, and sayd to here YOU go. AHHH those were the dayz my friend!!:biggrin_2559: :mconfused:
     
  6. Joethemechanic

    Joethemechanic Medium Load Member

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    My boss told me to swing my corners wide, and for God's sake don't run anybody over. That was the extent of my training.
     
  7. russwhite86

    russwhite86 Bobtail Member

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    in our 4 week class we spent about a 2 days on logs and logged everyday activities
     
  8. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    logs? what are those?
     
  9. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    It's that thing you write in with your crayon's:biggrin_2559:

    Then when you get pulled over you tell the officer;

    Sir the lot lizard I had in my truck must have stolen it:biggrin_2559:
     
  10. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    See there you go again, you stalking me or something???:biggrin_2552: Hmm. what to do when the moderator stalks ya?


    Oh you mean those things that I have so many of in the glove box. You know, I go through about three books a week!!

    When I get asked for them I say "yes Sir! which one would you like?"
     
  11. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I got my CDL by getting the permit and taking the exam; pre-trip, skills and driving one very cold and snowy day in Ft. Dodge, IA. Logging was not covered.

    I learned how to log according to several employers, all of whom had slightly different ideas about what was required. I started after the 11 hour driving and 10 hours off rule in 2004.

    The company I worked at for 15 months had monthly log audits and all violations had to be initialed, and the audit had to be signed by both the driver and safety director. I learned a great deal at that company, and no, we didn't have any visual aids, other than Keller study guides.

    AJ
     
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