Switching from Electronic Logs to Paper Logs

Do you run a laptop? I've used driver daily log for years, and there other programs, but the are all basically an electronic log sheet. They do wonders for preventing silly math errors. And I use mine as my alarm. If you keep your duty status updated, it will show you on the screen what time you'll have a violation. The headaches they save are well worth the cost. (DDL is ~$100, if I remember right.)

 

Section 395 is your friend.. LEARN the regulations and definitions and then use a watch and you BUTT as the guidelines, butt hits seat, update the log. Run until you close to one of the limits, shut down, repeat.

 

Ok DONT OVERTHINK THIS-?w/the exception of Hammer(a laptop? Seriously-?besides even a CARHAULER can count can't they?) LMAO
Just log it like you do it simple--Your log graph is just a flat 24 hour clock--Just draw a line on the corresponding line for what u r doing EXACTLY the way u did it--the ONLY thing to b aware of is changes in duty status--since u now have only 15 min increments to work with--my personal rule of thumb is if it is under 8 mins use the 1 /4 hr before over 8 mins use the one after----
But seriously there is nothing to it--its simple really--Just draw it like u did it--heck even i can do it! Lol

 

It's only illegal if you get caught!

 

it was a huge relief for me. A bit more work, yes. But now I don't feel like a slave to the little box in the truck. And I don't feel like someone is constantly watching me. I feel much more trusted and a bit of freedom, I guess. I don't worry about forgetting to log off duty, or whatever, and having to peck thru a clunky system to edit it. Or worry that someone is going to notice how many times I edited because I forgot.

As for cheating, I don't do it simply because if something happens, the days leading to that point will likely be gone over with a fine tooth comb. Especially with paper. Plus, with this job, I don't need to cheat. Honestly, there were ways to cheat the box, and it made you want to just because it gave you an itty bitty sense of free will.

 

So you wana Learn How to Cook The Book Do Ya?

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You can just simply use a watch. Not trying to be mean. But if you start at 0600 you know by 1400 you need to stop for at least 30 min . Your 14 is done at 2000 at night . It is not hard , don't over think it. You are a smart person , you will do fine !

 

sdaniel just pointed out an important mistake you made in your OP.

That being, the 8 hour rule for the 30 minute break.
It is not 8 hours of driving as you stated, it is 8 hours on-duty time.
As such, it is easy to figure out when you need to stop.

But if you stop too early you may be required to take a second 30 minute break.