Quick 14 hr rule.

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Polie, Aug 28, 2018.

  1. Polie

    Polie Bobtail Member

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    Newer driver here and got a question. Been driving all night, left at 1 am to get to the shipper at 10:30 here in Cali. The guys at the dock have been snails and it looks like I won't be out until after 1830. My 14 is shot, and I am so #### tired I can hardly see straight (been on the road for weeks now w/o a reset running recaps). With the new pc law can I legally move this trailer to find a spot? I honestly don't feel comfortable doing it but the gates will be locked when they close for the night. I went off duty a while ago, and could leave around midnight night but w/o sleep that's not going to happen. Tried napping today but everyone and their brother called and the guys at the dock told me I had to move a couple of trlrs for them so they could get my stuff unloaded and ready.
     
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  3. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    If your not on a government road and on private road you may be ok but then that's just my opinion if in doubt call the nearest agency of Transportation to check on the law.
     
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  4. Polie

    Polie Bobtail Member

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    Well I gotta drive it off the property to find a spot. Got a couple of dirt lots down the road I know of.
     
  5. Oor

    Oor Road Train Member

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  6. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Yes. You can use PC to get to the nearest safe area.. loaded, unloaded, bobtails, or naked wearing a Dr Suess hat.

    The nearest safe place.
     
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  7. Polie

    Polie Bobtail Member

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    But I usually drive naked wearing a Dr suess hat or my maga hat ;)

    Tks for the reply!
     
  8. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Don’t start your drive clock. Get to that dirt lot or whatever.
     
  9. Polie

    Polie Bobtail Member

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    Oh I won't. Gotta get my Zorbas fix!
     
  10. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Hey I have a thought... instead of worrying about personal conveyance, how about worrying about learning how to say no and getting rest.

    You need that 34 hours off if you've been running as you say.
     
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  11. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    If you were logged Sleeper Berth while waiting for 8 hours, your 14 would have been extended. Eight and Sleeper being the operative things
     
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