Electronic Logs: A Minor Change.
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I think USA Trucking has their drivers do both. At least that is what one driver told me. It might be a personal preference.
Your elog unit should be able to email a copy of your 8 day report to you. If you do this daily, you'll have your backup (except for "today").
If you keep a backup on your phone, you're covered. That's several apps that do that for free. I've used Keep Truckin before.
To get a copy of your logs from a Qualcomm , go to Hours of Service, open the 8-Days tab. In the bottom right, open the Fax/ Email button, enter your email.
Elog:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.
Errol V thanks for the info on the app will look into that. And yes Jetguy I think it's ridiculous myself, I even called my hub manager and let the trooper talk to him but he still put me OOS. Also the trooper basically profiled me as well, when I asked what I did wrong to get pulled he said nothing other than you're in an older expediting truck and they all seem to have violations so I pull them over all the time.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Also the trooper basically profiled me as well, when I asked what I did wrong to get pulled he said nothing other than you're in an older expediting truck and they all seem to have violations so I pull them over all the time.
Earl, that's not profiling. I had a small fleet of older trucks at one point, and they got pulled in all the time. That's called efficiency by the Highway patrol. They know where their revenues come from, and a lot of it comes from those older trucks. You are a "sitting duck" in their eyes. I drive for a large carrier now with very nice new trucks, and we get pre-passed about 98% of the time - they know they are going to have to dig deep to find us with a violation, but you pull in a truck that's been around the block a time or two and you won't have to look very hard to come up with some pay dirt.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Dan wants to know:
So, the first part in the sleeper, does that refer to the first part of your "day?" How would a person split their sleeper berth time? I am sort of lost here.
When you get to study Hours Of Service, there's a cryptic mention about "splitting" your 10 hour break. First you take an 8 hour siesta, and you get back what's left on your clock when you went to bed. You can drive or go on duty for that time, might you must finish out the last 2 hours to reset your day. Before you get too involved with a split sleeper, study your hours of service first it could possibly melt your brain.
Thanks Errol ... That does help to clarify it a little. I am mosying through the Highroads, at a rather slow, but steady pace, so that I have minimal brain meltage.
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.
Thanks Errol ... That does help to clarify it a little. I am mosying through the Highroads, at a rather slow, but steady pace, so that I have minimal brain meltage.
Way to go, Dan. The HOS is tough to get your head around - stuff about 10, 11, 14, 34, and 70 hours all at once. But, I'll tell you, (and this is after the test on it) once you start living it, it's not so bad.
The Split Sleeper if in this group.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
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That's absurd. Unless it's your companies problem. I'd immediately send this issue up the chain of command and have them come up with a better solution. To punish the driver is sure stupidity by the gov.
Elog:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Elogs:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.