ABF Freight System, Inc. - Fort Smith, Ar.?

Iam confused then....I thought DOT regulation was 14 hours period.

Also, Most City Driver's can only work 13.5 hours if they take out for a half hour lunch.

But no doubt, they do work long hours.

 

the city drivers are "air-miles" from the starting point (terminal) to (i think) 100-150 mile radius. they can drive without any log books as they are "local" drivers. going over 12 hours, then they have to do a log sheet, not a log book. then drive up to 15 hours total. this is the way its been going on. most drivers sign a "no lunch break taken" sheet to do more pick-ups/deliveries. but this is optional, so they can finish faster.

 

lol wow, never heard of that. sounds like the driver is trying to make a point
somehow. as i have had different poisitions with different companies i have
found that each driver handles a dispatcher differently some will let the
dispatcher run all over him while some will not let him get away with nothing.

when i was a city driver for a year and a half i wanted the hours so i would
work 12 + regularly. but there was drivers there that would only work 8-9
hours and they really cannot make you work more. but at the same time some
routes require the extra hours and you should consult with other drivers
before taking a run for that reason and among others. estes will run your *********
off if you let them or you can put a stop to it and take it easy if they dont
like it oh well lol.

 

oh also ABF is very strict on thier drivers as far as having a clean record, this
is why they are also highly regarded.

 

I thought this was only in the case of an emergency? Due to the weather?
One day per week.

 

The 16 hour rule also applies if you are a local driver as long as you are released from the same location everyday. You can only use it once a week though.