Frustrated ref Elog HOS. Need suggestions please.

C & C · Feb 26, 2015

scottied67 said: ↑

Sometimes you can roll past your 14 by slow rolling like you did but logging Line 4, when/if it kicks over to Line 3 quickly change it back to Line 4 each time-- no violations although the software may tattle on you back at headquarters that the truck was moving past the 11 or 14 or 70 or 30.
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This is EXACTLY what I did and what happened! I figured if I run out of hrs, it would be at night time with low traffic. The last thing I wanted was for this to happen during the day or worse at rush hour. Everyone and their momma would be calling the company complaining.

77smartin · Feb 26, 2015

Screw that slow roll, start, stop, switcharoo bs...just drive the darn truck where it needs to go and do it safely. Communicate what happened professionally to the right people and take the little hos violation spanking. If you work for a decent company this isn't a problem.

C & C · Feb 26, 2015

jbee said: ↑

Actually,

Your dispatcher needs to give YOU some additional "Cushion Time"

And the fact your load switched from a D&H, to a live load, it happens all the time. Promised one thing, get another. Sounds like you have the basics of planning down. But, you also have found out first hand, that if your dispatcher doesn't allow you enough "Cushion" you need to fire back as soon as you do the math and add all the other pieces in place. IE, drive time, 30 min break, road conditions, truck speed, route, familiarity with that specific location (In case you get mis-oriented or lost because you've never been there before) on top of what you are expected to do once you get to either a shipper or receiver.

You'll get it down with a little more experience and practical application. At least you care about doing things right.

Is one violation on your record going to blackball your career? Hardly. Just try not to let a future scenario get the upper hand against you next time.

Finally, you're there now. Even if you don't get the original load you were dispatched on, believe me, they'll get you another.

Hang in there.
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10-4,No doubt!

C & C · Feb 26, 2015

KT, I told them from the get go that is exactly what I needed....no luck though,lol.

Arkansas · Feb 26, 2015

I know lots of people don't agree with me but I think Qualcomm an E logs are ruining this profession.

russtrucker · Feb 26, 2015

It is So hard for fmcsa to make 12hr driving/15 on duty hr/9 cons off duty hr. Average person only sleeps 7-8 hours. Be wise with planning your trip. Rookie mistakes are always common. Lets stand against fmsca and tell them that elog isn't the answer to the trucking industry. It's like USA politics doesn't want to hear about anti-fracking rally.

C & C · Feb 26, 2015

Tonythetruckerdude said: ↑

^^^^^^ The paragraph above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Shows everyone that you're way too eager to bend the rules so you can make money..... ( " I haven't yet figured out how to play this game to my advantage , and have no intention of turning down loads that "may" be tight. I need to get paid " ) Aweful dangerous outlook to have since you're just getting started. Those rules that you say are hindering you are there not only for your protection , BUT , for everyone else too. You need to learn that making money is ALWAYS , ALWAYS , ALWAYS...NEED I SAY ALWAYS......way behind safety in this industry.....It always was and always will be too , at least to those that call themselves drivers.....you never compromise safety for anything , especially a freaking paycheck......

The load in question was "iffy" at best , especially when you knew you were going into a region of the country that has weather delays written all over it , especially this time of year. Best thing you can take from this is you were lucky , no accidents , no tickets , only an HOS violation.....think about it....what would you tell a grieving family after you knowingly tried to push through an illegal situation and caused an accident killing their loved one/s.....I'm Sorry doesn't cut it. You really need to think about the important stuff here C & C......and it ain't money , or the rules , a tight deadline.......goes much , mush deeper than those things......
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Tony, Everything is game. I requested input on how to play it to my advantage. I didn't read any suggestion from you in your post.

The "freaking paycheck" that you speak of is what is needed for me to provide for my family. Also, there were NO WEATHER ISSUES btwn FL and SC.

Be Blessed

Arkansas · Feb 26, 2015

It's always the same ole thing. You'll have dispatch saying one thing and safety department saying another. They're sending mixed messages an the driver is always the one a fault no matter what.

C & C · Feb 26, 2015

Thank you all for your suggestions! I will take all that's been said into consideration towards my upcoming trip plans..

FatDaddy · Feb 26, 2015

C & C said: ↑

Tony, Everything is game. I requested input on how to play it to my advantage. I didn't read any suggestion from you in your post.

The "freaking paycheck" that you speak of is what is needed for me to provide for my family. Also, there were NO WEATHER ISSUES btwn FL and SC.

Be Blessed
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i think his suggestion was don't plan so tight. Your problem was not an elog issue. It was a plannin issue. I know the popular thing to do is blame the box and quite frankly it is a pain in the neck at times but that's not what the problem was here

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