Driver Logs

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Driver Logs
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Compliance with hours of service regulations

• Having a GVWR or GCWR of 10,001 pounds or more

1a
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Compliance with hours of service regulations

• Designed to transport 16 or more passengers,
  including the driver

1b
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Compliance with hours of service regulations

• Transporting hazardous materials in a type or
  quantity which require placarding

1c
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The graph grid

• Off duty
• Sleeper berth
• Driving
• On duty

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Eleven items on all logs

1. Date
2. Total miles driven today
3. Truck or tractor and trailer number

3a
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Eleven items on all logs

1. Carriers name
2. 24-hour period starting time
3. Drivers signature/certification
4. Main office address

3b
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Eleven items on all logs

• Remarks
• Co-drivers name (if applicable)
• Total hours in each duty status

3c
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Eleven items on all logs

1. Shipping document number(s) or shipper name and
   commodity

3d
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Log keeping responsibilities

• Entries must be current
• Name of city, town, or village and state where
  each change of duty status occurs must be
  recorded in the remarks section

4a
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Log keeping responsibilities

• Entries must be legible/in drivers own
  handwriting

4b
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Log keeping responsibilities

• Entries must include the 11 required items
• Time standard at the home terminal must be used

4c
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Log keeping responsibilities

• Entries must be done in duplicate
• Entries for multiple days off or vacations may
  be consolidated onto a single log

4d
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Record retention

• Original record of duty status must be submitted
  to the carrier within 13 days

5a
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Record retention

• Keep a copy of each record for the previous 7
  consecutive days in your possession and available
  for inspection while on duty

5b
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Record retention

• Carrier must keep records of duty status and all
  supporting documents for 6 months

5c