Really need help here guys...

mmmmm...., that would be company dictating rules in conflict with regs to me.

stop in a chicken house and ask.

I've done that many times over the yrs ,when in doubt.

 

But once he goes to move from the dock he technically needs to go on duty, even for the 5 minutes it takes tovoull out, close the doors and back into a spot. A driver needs 10 CONTINUOUS hours off duty.

 

that sounds about right, chinatown

but then, he doesnt have to do anything (no counting, monitoring, go play a video game somewhere)

 

no law saying you must start your clock after 10 hours of off duty, Just because you started your 10, all this will do is save your hours, you should log at least 10 minutes at a shipper/receiver, but get the sleep you need to be safe out here

 

Your company has to supply you with a letter relieving you of duty in order to log off duty .. I got inspected years back in bc and was going to get fined but another inspector saw the letter in my binder and then I was good .. I didn't have a clue I needed that letter maybe it's just a Canadian thing

 

the company CAN supply you with a letter. but i've never been asked for it. and i dont' think anyone else has either. and i've only had ONE company give me one.

but NOW, the gooberment MAKES you go off duty. and THEY don't give you a letter.

 

The first time you're detained 6-7 hours it will become clearer.

 

I'm with China on this one - I'd stretch the legal envelope, maximise the drive time, and sleep when tired - I didn't need to be told when to go to bed.

From the time i opened the drivers door, it was safety, work, sleep - in whatever order needed. No drinking even on 34's, and loads and miles were priority.