Starting with USX on Monday 8/8/11

You had to ask permission???

 

That is normal.. 15 min on duty when arriveing at shipper/receiver..
30 min on duty when arriveing at shipper/receiver..for Flat Bed

 

Well I made it to Richmond Hill, GA heading out with the trainer tomorrow and running to Miami.

Should be fun.

 

I thanked your post HD but for some reason, these last few days, when I hit the Thanks button it goes away but does not show up on the post...???

Enjoy your ride and keep in touch...

 

It should prove to be an interesting day/week for sure. I will be sure to post too.

Hw is that new truck running other then the driver techis the issues, and how is the On Guard System working too???

 

I still see a problem here. Drivers getting paid by the mile but working by the hour. According to DOT guidelines drivers are always either line 3 or 4 unless sleeping or off duty. By making false witness(recording one thing and doing another) on record of one's actions and whereabouts, drivers are violating the law. It clearly is a problem when you get nailed in an inspection for falsifying a drivers daily log, be it electronic or paper. "keep it legal, and log it as you do it" requires companies to behave in accordance with DOT Rules. Soon or Later,Load Planners, Shippers and Recievers will be forced to adjust schedules to E-Logs. The E-Log should be used to accurately record HOS. This technology can and will impact driving and thus affect revenues and productivity for everyone in the transportation industry.

 

After I hit a dock and I sit waiting for 3 hours for a live unload, I am definitely off duty. I am either taking a nap, eating or on the internet. I log it as such and I believe this represents an accurate picture of my work day.

 

Exactly, when it is backed into a dock, you are no longer responsible for the truck. If it's a driver assisted live unload/load, then you are supposed to log it as line 4, but other than that I log 15 mins and go off duty or sleeper berth depending on how long I'm there.

@PopMartian...you just keep logging it the way you think is right, and enjoy you 40 hour weeks, while I take full advantage of my 70. While someone else is loading my truck, I am not taking away from my driving time 3,4-even 6 hours sometimes because they are behind or just slow.

 

hi, i'm thinking of getting back on the road, i drove back in 05 for trans am. what is your home time looking like as solo and teams and is there anywhere specific area that you tend to run to?? thanks

 

I'm not here yet, but from what I gather they are set on 7 out and 1 home...