Log question

Compensation is not the determining factor on whether it is to be logged as on-duty or not.

Part 395: HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS
§ 395.2: Definitions.

Question 10: How does compensation relate to on-duty time?

Guidance: The fact that a driver is paid for a period of time does not always establish that the driver was on-duty for the purposes of part 395 during that period of time. A driver may be relieved of duty under certain conditions and still be paid.

Question 111: Must non transportation-related work for a motor carrier be recorded as on-duty time?

Guidance: Yes. All work for a motor carrier, whether compensated or not, must be recorded as on-duty time. The term “work” as used in the definition of “on-duty time” in §395.2 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) is not limited to driving or other non transportation-related employment.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/395.2
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Whenever you drive make sure your log book is filled out for the prior 8 days, whether those were driving or not That's all you need to do.

 

My response was geared more towards the specific question being asked, and I feel that my wording around the highlighted quote explains that. More simply, if you're in a fatality accident and your logs, as well as tax records, are subpoenaed, you'd better make sure that your time working at Walmart is reflected on your logs, and not as Off Duty time.

 

Doh!