Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

new logbook each month for local driver

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Granny, May 31, 2011.

Page 1 of 3
  1. May 31, 2011 #1
    Granny

    Granny Bobtail Member

    15
    1
    May 27, 2011
    Birmingham, al
    0
    our drivers normally only drive around town, however occasionally they will drive out of the 100 mile radius. so at that time they fill out a log book for the last 7 days to show around town driving.

    One of my guys says two things that I think are not right.
    (1) He says that we have to buy a new log book for each month even if we have only filled out 8 pages and there are still 23 empty pages?

    (2) He says that we have to buy a log book, he says that I cant download them and print the forms myself

    His claims seem crazy....but this is our governmnent which is not always known for common sense.

    Thanks
    Granny
     
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. May 31, 2011 #2
    ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

    2,928
    1,710
    Jul 22, 2008
    San Antonio, Texas
    0
    There's no requirement at all to start a new logbook every month. None. That's a trucker story.

    You do, though, have to use official forms, and if you download from JJ Keller or the like, you'll have the right forms. meaning you can't just make up some document on yoru own and use it as a log.

    There are several computer-based log programs that work well, and you don't have to use a paper log - I used a program and kept my laptop out, making duty status changes as needed.
     
    ronin, May 31, 2011
    ronin, May 31, 2011
    #2
    Granny Thanks this.
  4. May 31, 2011 #3
    Granny

    Granny Bobtail Member

    15
    1
    May 27, 2011
    Birmingham, al
    0
    Thanks,
    Do I have to have an official form for the pre trip inspections?

    The forms you buy all seem to apply to the big rigs, so those forms have way more than we need.

    I want a form for a 25999lb flat bed, but I cant seem to find one.

    Granny
     
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    #3
  5. May 31, 2011 #4
    Granny

    Granny Bobtail Member

    15
    1
    May 27, 2011
    Birmingham, al
    0
    It looks like the dot gives us the form:

    FMSCA Post-Trip Inspection Forms


    If you do not currently not have a DVIR form or want to make sure your form is up to date you can find a form that is free on the FMSCA.DOT.GOV website.
    Remember, every DVIR must be maintained per § 396.11(c)(2) for three months from the date the written report was prepared.
     
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    #4
    LostOne9 Thanks this.
  7. May 31, 2011 #5
    mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

    1,753
    626
    Mar 29, 2010
    0
    Granny, your truck driver is spending too much time at the truck stop lunch counter listening to truck driver drivel.

    In the off season I have had Jan, Feb, Mar and April in the same 31 page log book with out an issue. As long as the form is legal the DOT doesn't give a darn about how your driver obtained it.

    I sure hope he's a good employee because he really is a blithering idiot!
     
    mgfg, May 31, 2011
    mgfg, May 31, 2011
    #5
  8. May 31, 2011 #6
    ronin

    ronin Road Train Member

    2,928
    1,710
    Jul 22, 2008
    San Antonio, Texas
    0
    Make SURE that you even need a formal pre-trip for a 25,999 lb truck... make sure you're not using Class A standards for a truck that doesn't meet the requirements - yuo may be doing much more work than needed.
     
    ronin, May 31, 2011
    ronin, May 31, 2011
    #6
  9. May 31, 2011 #7
    Granny

    Granny Bobtail Member

    15
    1
    May 27, 2011
    Birmingham, al
    0
    Ronin et al,
    you are right that I am probably having them do more than needed, but we do exceed the 100 mile rule about once a month.

    What standards would I use for a 25,999 lb that drives less than 100 miles?
    What standards would I use for a 25,999 lb that drives over 100 miles?

    Thanks,
     
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    Granny, May 31, 2011
    #7
  10. May 31, 2011 #8
    truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

    2,987
    3,289
    Dec 15, 2008
    Rochester, NY
    0
    If you took a 3 month vacation(yeah right, like any of us could afford to!) you would perfectly legal to record those 3 months off duty on ONE PAGE!
     
    truckerdave1970, May 31, 2011
    truckerdave1970, May 31, 2011
    #8
  11. May 31, 2011 #9
    NYROADIE

    NYROADIE Heavy Load Member

    773
    471
    Jun 24, 2010
    Rochester NY
    0

    I just took 5weeks! (sorry I just had to brag) Yep just log it as off duty from 1/??/2011-3/01/2011 and your done! Some company's have different rules about that, mine wants a log filled for every day:biggrin_2551:with the only exception being if your gone more than 1Mo.

    HIJACK!
    Truckerdave, welcome to Rochester .
     
    NYROADIE, May 31, 2011
    NYROADIE, May 31, 2011
    #9
  12. May 31, 2011 #10
    truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

    2,987
    3,289
    Dec 15, 2008
    Rochester, NY
    0
    Thanks NYROADIE!

    moved up here officially in December.
    But I switched employers in April to the brewery.
    (BTW They are still hiring forklift operators and 5 more yard jockeys due to increasing sales

    PM me if you are interested!
     
    truckerdave1970, May 31, 2011
    truckerdave1970, May 31, 2011
    #10
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 3