Paper Logs 8 Days or Less Rule

what are you doing with the truck? the reason i ask is because if it is for personal use, then no log book required.

 

Is this your company or are you working for someone?

How old is the truck?

Do you have an ELD installed in the truck?

If so, is the ELD functioning?

If you don't have one, then you may have to prove you are getting one and do paper as a "backup".

Paper isn't the problem, it is the circumstances in which you are using the paper that matters.

 

8 times in 30 days is an eld exemption. Paper is fine.

 

IF the normal usage of logging isn't an ELD. If he normal has to log on an ELD, the new truck most likely, depending on usage, will have to be an ELD too.
Not an interrogation @MercySakesAlive but this is an important question. Do you normally drive a CMV that requires logging?

 

Basically the rule is 8 days in 30 for Record Of Duty Status (logging). So if logging is required more than 8 days, doesn't matter the truck, ELD is required.

 

Assuming none of the dates listed qualify for a time card exemption, legally you have to run an ELD as you are now outside the 8 days in 30 exemption. Well unless you are doing something else that is exempt like transporting the truch itself.