Paid hourly, maximizing hours of service

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mr. EastCoast, May 2, 2022.

  1. Mr. EastCoast

    Mr. EastCoast Light Load Member

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    So I get paid hourly at my job and I am trying to make the most out of my time. Let’s say I ran out of drive time but I still got 3 hours of on duty time. Will I get in trouble for trying to maximize my hours for the day?
     
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    You can do some other work but there will be no "driving work" that is perfectly fine. Example like hand washing the trailers for 3 hours:rolleyes:o_O:rolleyes::D
     
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    Mr. EastCoast Light Load Member

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    Ur the man LOL
     
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    I get paid hourly. If I was to take stuff from a store after I was out of money, would I get in trouble?
     
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    No because it's your store:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D
     
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    Nope not unless you take over $2,000 worth, otherwise you’re cool.
     
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    This day and age that depends where you live.
     
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    Just remember to take 10hr break after you go off duty, not after your done driving.
     
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    So true! The report would read store owner charged for not allowing thieves to take as they please. Store owner is denied bail for not showing compassion and restraint o_Oo_O
     
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    Pay has nothing to do with hours of service.
    You can work 168 hours every week if you want to, you just have to have the proper reset before you can drive again.