In case you ever wondered why during an inspection the DOT asks for your receipts, this is one of the reasons. If they see that you purchased fuel on a 30 minute break, it's an instant HOS violation and ticket.
Can I fuel while on 30 min rest break ?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lookfast9, Aug 27, 2019.
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Why would you do that , it's break time go relax and live a little.
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Trucking related have to be on duty.
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I gotta get me a real job someday.FlaSwampRat Thanks this. -
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Here is the definition of On Duty
On-duty time means all time from the time a driver begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work. On-duty time shall include:
(2) All time inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle at any time;
Fueling is servicing the vehicle. Note it says at any time....FlaSwampRat Thanks this. -
U can do whatever the f u want driver, but it may get u in trouble with DOT or ur office monkeys that work in log dept
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Sure, just take your 30 at the fuel island like everybody else
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