What's the regs/law here ????

Interesting chain of events over the past couple of weeks, caused me to pause and question "what" the outcome would be, in the event of a DOT inspection.

I understand how things work when running team, during an inspection.

BUT.... what about a driver transporting another driver to the terminal? In a day cab, with both drivers sitting in their seats. (read it all before you respond)

Riding in the jump seat...ON DUTY, not driving. I had just dropped my truck off at another location, and was riding back with the other driver.

Let's assume the driver was pulled over for an inspection. Both logs will be looked at, I know this.

As a team, the driver would be responsible for the results of the inspection outcome. Since the other was in the bunk.

But how would the LEO view the above situation ? Since both occupants of the vehicle are in an on duty status. Would both be held responsible for the "condition" of the truck ? Thus, obtaining points on both their CSA scores.

I know we could parse words, such as on duty "driver" and "operator". I don't want to do that.

And I'm sure I can FIND a LEO that will translate it to read both "employees" are responsible for the condition of the vehicle. Just like I can find one that will say, only the driver is responsible.

I just want to know what IS the real regs/law with regard to this situation.

My money is on there not being "clear" regulation on this. And it being left up to the LEO to find his own outcome.

 

Law Enforcement Officer

BTW, if a team is cited for log book violations. The ticket will be written to the person who's book was in violation. Driver or not.

This opens up a whole nuther can of worms to consider.

 

LMAO...that would work. If "someone" was dispatched on the truck.

This was a temp deal. We just grabbed the first loaded truck we got to in the morning.

Although you're technically a "passenger". You have no rider pass. So you're required to carry a log book, and log on line 4.

In the event of an inspection....that book will be looked at.

Just guessing and answering my own question correctly or not. I think the only "violation" or point assessment that I would have to be concerned with, would be a potential log book violation.

 

Cause you're in a company vehicle. Being transported to a company owned location (where my car was) 293 miles away. Where you will return to work, the next morning.

Had the other driver became sick or impaired. I would have been expected to take over, and get us to the terminal.