I know that log violations go on both the drivers and motorcarriers records, but for the ones that carry fines, who is the fines assessed against? The Driver or the Motorcarrier?
Log Violations...who pays?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BROKENSPROKET, Jun 2, 2015.
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Not to be a smartarse...But who violated your log, you or your carrier?
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It's hypothetical. I have heard of motorcarriers being fined 10's of thousands dollars from and audit. A friend of mine said his company was just fined over $40,000 for log violations .Mudguppy Thanks this. -
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I just don't ride dirty (anymore) so no need for me to worry. YMMV. -
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My understanding is that if its on a DOT form, the company is responsible. Which is my experience. Every DOT violation I have received on a DOT report, I just took it to the office & they paid it. However, If there is like a speeding etc, I have known of companies charging you for it. As in taking the amount out of your check etc.
In short, the company is legally responsible to the state for payment. However, some companies will charge you for some violations. I dont think you are legally bound to pay the company but they can fire you if you dont pay. Now, can they legally keep your check for payment? I don't know. -
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Log violations are the single biggest threat to your paycheck. Whether you pay for them at the time or not. Guard your logbook like it was your baby. Any shippers dispatchers or receivers who even think about questioning me about HOS get the picture really fast. I'm not asking you; I'm telling you that I'm not #### with my logs. There are two many ways to get caught now. You can't hide anything.
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