Elogs and paper

eLogs are an odd subject. The technology behind them is almost 25 years old, and should be proven. however very few have taken advantage of them so very little is known about how to actually use them and follow what has become standard on a paper log. Enforcement is pretty much treating them like a walkman, even though they are essentially an iPod.

 

§ 395.16Electronic on-board recording devices.

(3) This information may be used in conjunction with handwritten or printed records of duty status for the previous 7 days.

 

I understand what you are saying , but which one is legal and why ?
Is there fmcsa policy to clarify and verify ?

 

I posted the rules about this issue from the FMCSA website above.

 

There you go right there, that is the answer from the FMCSA. I didnt think you could use both at the same time but obviously you can.

 

thank you nashvilledriver for posting that , I thought it was legal since roehl has all there new drivers log both at the same time, so if the e-log does have a problem they will know how to run a proper paper log and recap.

 

Hi okay after all that , i understand both of them, but my quistion is, i write down my miles when i first start too drive, now i have e logs , and it let say for example, it's 5 miles over what i wrote off the speedometer, which would i go by, cause i use this too avg my speed for that day.