How long did you spend on logs in School/Training for your CDL?

We actually did the 2 weeks on the logs. Because when we had to do the trip planning and everything it all had to be done on on a log as if we were actually driving it. The instructor also had us keep a log book up for those two weeks on our own. Meaning he had us log all of our own driving in our 4 wheelers, where ever we went.

As for the second 10 weeks that is still school. Learning our backing manuevers, shifting, driving on the road etc... I am in my 15th week total, so I am not a "driver" yet, but getting close.

 

First of all, Thank you for the info and assistance you provide to everyone.
We spent about 3/4 of a day on logs, HOS, DOT issue's and exercises. Overhead projectors in conjunction with a white board so the instructor could write as he explained.
I do not understand the way a day can have a split break. That went right over me. I grasp the 11/14, 60/7 or 70/8 and how to keep up with it on a daily basis to help manage time. We were told if you have a letter from your company stating during your meal times such as lunch, that you are relieved of duty and that time can be logged off duty thus extending your day but not the actual hours permitted to work. T or F? Also we were told to do all paper work from the passengers seat so that time can be logged as on duty not driving.T or F? He told us anytime you are in the drivers seat you are on duty driving.
I have read some explanations on this site for the split break. It's just not registering. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks

 

ROFL,
Im thankful I started driving a LOG TRUCK in WV in the fields before I hit the DIRT ROADS to the MILL. That was at age 17. Alot like you Big Joe! I was told OH HELL, GET IN'ER KEEPER, IN 2nd AND KEEPER STRAIGHT. YOU'LL BE FINE.

I wish I was TOLD how to APPLY the Parking break because I simply stuck the truck in N, and jumped out. Thinking the MUD would hold the truck in place. I was sadly mistaken! The TRUCK ran into a pile of MILL DUST or AKA: SOD to stop. Thank GOD it was no BODY or a CAR... lol

- Matt

 

I understand the technical way to do a split but I can't think of any practical use for it.

LogsRUs might have a better explanation but:

To do a split you must have taken at least 2 hours in the sleeper during your work day. You can then put 8 hours into your sleeper. Once that 8 hours in the sleeper is finished your 14 hour period begins again. However you may only drive 11 hours minus the hour you drove after your two hours in the sleeper. After that you have to get out of that cycle by taking 10 hours consecutive off duty.

I tried to do one the other day but when it came down to it just made more sense to take the full 10 off in my situation. I imagine I'll see where it would make sense...like where I have a tight delivery time and a long wait in loading but a relatively short distance to travel. Something where two hours would make a difference.

 

We spent about 2 hrs every 2 weeks on logs and then kept in practice through out the rest of the time in School. Instructor had a joke He loved to tell about a driver asking a DOT Officer why he had to have a Log Sheet He was not hauling Logs

 

The one and only time I have used a 8/2 split was sort of legal but then again sort of not.
I started my day in Seattle where I unloaded, had to drive to Portland for reload. I sat at the dock for 8 hours Really I did; waiting for 1 pallet. This was last year so I do not remember the name of the company but either way I got in a good nap. Now after the 8 hours I started driving and was stopped at Cascade Locks, OR and even the DOT cop said I was out of service yet when I explained the 8/2 split to him and he looked up the reg I was told I was correct Goodie for me.
The only thing wrong was that I was waiting at a dock I should have logged that all line 4 on duty not driving right?
I guess that would be practicle in a sence