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log book question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by erniebass, Sep 4, 2013.

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  1. Sep 4, 2013 #1
    erniebass

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    #1. What will keep me from having to keep a log as a otr driver ?..... #2. Do I have to keep a log if I stay within 150 miles of my terminal ????
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2013 #2
    chopper103in

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    no log if within 100 mile radius of home terminal, any further and you need a log
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2013 #3
    erniebass

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    thank you for the answer
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2013 #4
    smolfri

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    You do not need a log book within 100 "air miles" of your terminal. However you still have to have a signed schedule 1 inspection sheet as well as a punch card with your start time stamp on it. Even though you are not keeping a log you are still required by law to follow the same laws and procedures To stay with in compliance
     
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  7. Sep 5, 2013 #5
    ewill71

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    I believe "100 airmiles " is about 107 ground miles..... its been a while I think I am right.
     
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  8. Sep 5, 2013 #6
    smolfri

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    It is certainly within that range. It is a good thing that the FMCA Specifies that its air miles and not just miles Otherwise DOT Could put you out of service if you put over a hundred miles on the odometer in the day. Even if you were just driving around the block for 2 hours.
     
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  9. Sep 5, 2013 #7
    wis bang

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    114.63 statute miles = 100 air miles
     
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  10. Sep 5, 2013 #8
    KMac

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    Good Lord that would have to be a big block:biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Sep 5, 2013 #9
    smolfri

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    Lmao i guess it would be a Texas block :biggrin_25524:
     
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  12. Sep 5, 2013 #10
    Pmracing

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    It can be done... with this truck:




    and you catch all green lights!

    Mikeeee
     
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