Wow what do you do in this situation?

Actually, you've helped nothing. Your answer was vague and of no help. "Go to a truck stop and park". When there is no way at all to move anywhere. Awesome "help".

 

You're over analyzing it. A break down is a break down. Road closures due to weather, major accidents, bridge collapse, road washed out, etc, that's what you can NOTE in your log or on the trip/load sheet and put the time on it for later reference if anyone cares to ask. I've had to go over a couple times and DOT and the cops are fine with it - just so long as you make a note about what happened. It isn't the end of the world, it's just a delay.

 

Really? What road have you driven on where there wasn't anything to turn out at in two hours of driving? From coast to coast and NWT to Mexico, I have yet to see a road like that.

 

No worries driver I have all the confidence that unless a lightning bolt shot up his rectum outa the seat he probably found a fuel island to park at .

 

That is only allowed with a day cab not a sleeper.

 

I was driving one when I learned of that rule and wasn't aware it didn't apply to all. My bad.....

 

I just go into violation with it being duly noted for the location and reason and find a safe location to park right away. If DOT sees it they will generally over look it if your nice with them. Then in 7 weeks it's gone. With Qualcomm send a message to your DM so it's on record. I think correct me if I'm wrong, Your allowed 50 mile radius to get to a safe place.

 

Happened last week. We are in a sleeper. Dispatch said to notate on duty not driving. Also advised to call terminal manager next day for delay pay. On road 2.5 hours for accident on 76.

Another driver in day cab returns to same terminal every night. Advised same way. Notation, terminal manager. Etc. "If you run out of hours. Company will send driver to pick you up."

It happens. They need that freight. We were just outside of Denver. He barely made it.

 

But to OP. It's your CDL. Do what's right for you. Personally, I would follow the law and stop at 14 duty hours no more than 11 driving because new companies understand "clean DMV" they don't understand "I allowed someone to put my CDL in jeopardy."