Smartphone, tablet logging apps no longer require printing or manual signatures

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Mark Kling, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    So technically you are running two log books.
     
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  3. rabbiporkchop

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    Yes
     
  4. Mark Kling

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    Don't get caught .....
     
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  5. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    Nobody needs to know
     
  6. haulhand

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    Why would it matter as long as they say the same thing???
     
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  7. Mark Kling

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    well you just let everyone know...
     
  8. rabbiporkchop

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    They do say the same thing. Phone log helps me complete paperwork at the end of the day
     
  9. Mark Kling

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    FMCSA only allows one running logbook. Duplicates or running a 2nd log is illegal.

    @Scalemaster
     
  10. snowwy

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    Your phone has info your dash don't?
     
  11. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Running two logbooks is about any other law. You get away with it a ton and when you least expect it you get busted.
     
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