Filling your logbook recap?

Do you or don't you fill out your daily recap on your log? I got in a heated discussion with our transportation manager over this issue because I don't. ( Funny I have been here at this company for 2 years and this has never been mentioned before ) I keep a recap of my hours but I keep it in my briefcase for my use only. I don't feel like I should do the DOT's job for them, if they want to set down and recap my hours for themselves have at it. As far as I know it is not required to fill it out in the logbook but someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I never run out of my 70 hours because I get a 34 restart every weekend. Please share your thoughts.

 

It is not required, but I always did. I figured if DOT could see it they figured I was on top of it. Without it they might want to look a little closer.

 

i put this in my re-cap colum

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no you dont "have" to fill it out......its optional

 

#### thats funny Broncrider. I think I'll fill that in all mine this week when I turn them in!

 

You might get this back from logs
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Well that's what I told him several times and he wanted to argue with me so I asked him to show me the regulation that required it and well you know how that goes, he didn't have time right then
Funny how these clowns that have never driven a truck and Don't even hold a CDL know more than somebody who has logged over 1,000,000 safe and violation free miles.

 

I'd laugh my azzoff if that happened.

 

good point....as in t's crossed & i's dotted......there are many ways to ask for something (like trouble)......choose your battles wisely...

 

It is not a requirement by the DOT or FMCSA.

However, I have worked for some companies that required it. Company policy is usually something you have to deal with.

 

I do because its easier for me to remember how many hours I have left. Plus it might have something to do with this new 2010 thing thats coming out and your company might want to make sure your legal.