logbook lying

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by deerslayer1543, Nov 12, 2010.

  1. runningman0661

    runningman0661 Road Train Member

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    W e have all done it, but remember this....if you do get in a wreck and the fecal matter hits the fan, your boss who pushed you to run illegal will put it all back on you.
     
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  3. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    and if you hurt or kill someone you will get to move into a new bighouse.
     
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  4. Against The Wind

    Against The Wind <strong>"The Freedom Man"</strong>

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    Two words ......... Loose Leaf
     
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  5. YankeeTexan

    YankeeTexan Light Load Member

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    Two more words.....Run Legal
     
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  6. freightlinerfever11

    freightlinerfever11 Light Load Member

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    Hey lets not assume he meant loose leaf in a bad way:biggrin_25522: you can run legal with loose leaf but i guess for the purpose of this thread I see what he was getting at
     
  7. Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    Don't lie on your log book, if you are caught YOU will have to answer for it.

    Log it real and write "forced dispatch" in your log book.

    Then you will just be put out of service if caught. (hopefully?)
     
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    albhb3 Medium Load Member

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  9. dwayne

    dwayne Medium Load Member

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    The bad thing about it is this what small outfits have to do to keep competitive. I say do what you gotta do to get the job done, just know your limits and keep in mind you'll take the heat if you get busted. Trust me your better off like this than making pocket change at a super carrier running "legal".
     
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  10. elliott

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    Stay with them! You're free to run hard and log however you want. It doesn't get better than that! I'm in the same boat as you except I got cattle behind me. Just do whatever you need to with your logbook and drive! Don't worry about dot, tickets, scales, ect. I'm pretty sure mom and pop won't hang you out to dry if something happens. Enjoy that big, fat check every week. Show them you'll work, and in turn they'll work with you when you need it. Gotta love them mom and pops!
     
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  11. elliott

    elliott Light Load Member

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    What he said. Totally agree. Amen.
     
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