I don't understand this passage in FMCSA

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by El Paso Bob, Jun 12, 2017.

  1. El Paso Bob

    El Paso Bob Bobtail Member

    41
    28
    Jun 3, 2017
    0
    Wow, I'm still trying to grasp this concept but I thank you Scottied and will study this page you wrote.
    I'm curious, as you are advocating the change outlined above on split sleeper options, is that in part because you are a split sleeper as well for the reason productivity/efficiency and fatigue safety considerations?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

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

  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

    14,963
    29,153
    Oct 3, 2011
    Longview, TX
    0
    Split sleeper option works well for some, on some days but I prefer a 10 if I have my rathers. I need 8 hours of good sleep. But I also want an hour to unwind and and hour to shower and eat before starting my next 14.

    However, in my reefer world, guided heavily by appointment times, some days a split sleeper option makes sense or becomes mandatory.

    Neither option is right and neither is wrong. It all depends on the individual and that day's circumstances and/or that driving gig's typical circumstances.
     
    El Paso Bob Thanks this.
  4. El Paso Bob

    El Paso Bob Bobtail Member

    41
    28
    Jun 3, 2017
    0
    Dear SuperSnack, That is very interesting. Is there a potential for a DOT officer not understanding that, or do the numbers just add up and you're safe?
     
  5. El Paso Bob

    El Paso Bob Bobtail Member

    41
    28
    Jun 3, 2017
    0
    I've gone over the website and heard of this before and I'M IN! Thank you Scottied67.
     
    scottied67 Thanks this.
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

    22,474
    20,136
    Jul 19, 2008
    Sioux City,ia
    0
    You're not the only one that has a hard time understanding the split sleeper heck even the DOT isn't on the same page.Its best to take a full 10 hr brake so its more simplified.
     
  7. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

    3,366
    3,954
    Jan 12, 2011
    Levittown, PA
    0
    Besides extending your driving/working day; the split works in your favor on the way home, you need to take the 8, finish your time to get home and then go off duty, the remaining 2 hours can be the first part of off duty time after you get to the terminal and leave to go home.

    The most important thing is [for now] that the first break has to be 8.....

    5 and 5 would be helpful for sleeper teams as they can remain in synch for days, something the 8 and 2 rule screwed up.
     
  8. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

    10,818
    12,622
    Mar 14, 2010
    california norte
    0
    NO it does not. The split may begin with either the 2 hour portion first or the 8 hour portion first.
     
    El Paso Bob, tinytim and not4hire Thank this.
  9. mnmover

    mnmover Road Train Member

    1,237
    1,104
    Apr 5, 2009
    Lichfield MN
    0
    Just make sure you do not exceed the 11 hours driving or 14 hours on duty with a full 10 hour break, 8 + 2. It can help you with delivering odd hours and such, but also can trip you up if not careful.
     
    El Paso Bob Thanks this.
  10. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

    3,341
    7,333
    Jun 4, 2015
    0
    Taking the 2 hrs first can be a godsend when waiting for an appointment, or when you stop for dinner and wait for rush hour traffic to die down. Or a nap from 2 to 5 AM for the night owls.

    The 8 hr sleeper portion can be helpful because I can't sleep more than a few hours during the day, and having to sit for 10 just kills me.
     
    El Paso Bob Thanks this.
  11. supersnackbar

    supersnackbar Road Train Member

    18,860
    45,927
    Aug 19, 2007
    Your Town, USA
    0
    It's all legal, and most DOT won't bat an eye at it, especially on e-log. Most see the sticker on my door and ignore me as I pass them by.
     
    El Paso Bob Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

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