I know some of you may not had to go through training (not sure how it went in the older days), but for those I would love to know the truth.
How long did your instructor spend on teaching logs?
In a reply if you could maybe explain how they taught you the logs.
1) Power point: Showing pictures, words etc?
2) Over head projector: Did they write on a log sheet how to fill out each part?
3) Give me an idea on what stuck out in your head that made you understand a certain regulation. example: What made you understand the 11 & 14 hour rule (or in the prior years, 10 & 15 hour rule)?
I am very curious to know this answer. I have to teach you all logs. I need to understand how everyone learns them the bestYou can help make my job easier that's for sure!
I am curious as well if schools spent more time with drivers on logs if it would be easier on you all to understand the regulations.
How long did you spend on logs in School/Training for your CDL?
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by LogsRus, Apr 8, 2007.
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I chose the maximum because in the school that JB Hunt sent me to, it was a daily thing. We were there for 4 weeks, and we logged every day of our activity on a log book. We also had regular log classes to learn the specifics. I can't say the exat time spent on logs, but I do remember spending a ton of time on them throughout training.
This was 1992, so basically a long time ago, LOL -
Ok great! I am hearing "stories maybe" that some are only teaching for 15 minutes. Logging the daily class isn't really learning anything though. I am glad you added they taught you logs as well.
Logging the classes and then learning is a good thing
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I didnt go to no TRUCK DRIVIN school. I was put in an old '61"KENWORTH, with a 220 cummins, 4x4 , no power nothin, and certainly no dang qualcomm, and sayd to here YOU go. AHHH those were the dayz my friend!!
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My boss told me to swing my corners wide, and for God's sake don't run anybody over. That was the extent of my training.
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in our 4 week class we spent about a 2 days on logs and logged everyday activities
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logs? what are those?
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Then when you get pulled over you tell the officer;
Sir the lot lizard I had in my truck must have stolen it -
Hmm. what to do when the moderator stalks ya?
Oh you mean those things that I have so many of in the glove box. You know, I go through about three books a week!!
When I get asked for them I say "yes Sir! which one would you like?" -
I got my CDL by getting the permit and taking the exam; pre-trip, skills and driving one very cold and snowy day in Ft. Dodge, IA. Logging was not covered.
I learned how to log according to several employers, all of whom had slightly different ideas about what was required. I started after the 11 hour driving and 10 hours off rule in 2004.
The company I worked at for 15 months had monthly log audits and all violations had to be initialed, and the audit had to be signed by both the driver and safety director. I learned a great deal at that company, and no, we didn't have any visual aids, other than Keller study guides.
AJ
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