no log book?...is this possible?....

The basics of the rule for local work, without the legaleze, is if you operate within a 100 AIR MILE radius and report back to the same location you started at then you ARE NOT required to keep a log. 100 Air Miles is about 115 miles on land. And you can work over 14 hrs if it is your only instance within the last 8 days. If you do work over 14hrs you are then required to log that day. All of your normal work days can be recorded as hours punched on a time clock and should DOT want to know how many hours you worked your company would have to provide the info with in 48 hrs.

Some local drivers keep a log just to make it easy in case they are stopped but for the most part being professional and explaining you are local to DOT will do the trick.

 

Is that some intrastate FL thing? Because the federal rule is 12 hours.

 

I think i'd just as soon go ahead and fill out a logbook if your not absolutely 100% sure that you wont go over the air-mile limit, it pays to CYA.

 

it is amazing how many ppl argue with the DOT...i am not saying they are perfect, or know everything, or that they always have the right interp. ( no i havent read the thread)....but y'all argue with the DOT and then WONDER why ya get a ticket.....

yes sir, no sir, goes a long way.......