Filling your logbook recap?

The recap is not a DOT required item, so you are correct, you do not have to fill one out, ever.

However, you would be surprised how many drivers I have had to put out of service on their 60/70 rule just because they did not keep a recap and had no idea how many hours they had.

 

This is the reason their are elogs. Too many unprofessional drivers, well that and the technology is available.

 

I cannot resist...........

Maybe there are ELOGs because they need the help in the scalehouses.......

 

I'd agree with that, but much like truckers ScaleMasters are very resistant to learning how to read an Elog. I've had drivers go into scales on Off Duty PC, while loaded and attempting to deliver their load and not get shutdown after I've faxed the logs to the scale house. It's a crying shame the things that happen on the road.

 

Scale master there are actually drivers who are still on an 7/60? And I figured that was the whole point of filling out the recap. To keep track of how many hours you have so you know when you're out.

 

Is the recap required now in 2016 i can't find info online telling me either way

 

is the log recap required today in 2016 please let me know I can't find the definite answer either way

 

Looks to me, that the recap has never been a requirement. However, you better still have it anyways. Unless you don't care if you get shut down.

 

§ 395.8: Driver's record of duty status.

Question 16: Are drivers required to include their total on-duty time for the previous 7 to 8 days (as applicable) on the driver’s record of duty status?

Guidance: No.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/395.8?guidance