2007-10-16 14:21:22 · 11 answers · asked by t3nickel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Accurate logs are not just a convenience, but an absolute necessity.
Something to keep in mind is this. Every receipt whether it be fuel, toll road or bridge, whatever... is time stamped. It may not be on your end, but the itemized statement your carrier gets will have time (to the second), date and location printed on it.
Recently, due to an on-the-job injury, I had to work light duty until recovery. My job, was to check all driver logs against fuel invoices, toll bridges, border crossings, etc. All of the sources for this check had the time down to the second for the crossing. Some drivers were right on the dot with their logs... others.... well, lets say that they will be getting a few letters in their files regarding logging errors and will have to improve their performance or look for other employment.
The company owner can't afford to let things slide. If he doesn't catch the errors, and document disciplinary action, he will be held liable for the violations as well as the driver.
Will officers catch errors during a DOT Audit??? You bet ya.. That's their job!! Will they come after you for violations? Yep... and what are you going to say? Not much... You signed it... so you are responsible.
Log it legal... If you can't make a living with one book... find a new job...
2007-10-16 19:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by Wired for Sound 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Besides periodic spot checks of company records, anytime a truck is stopped, the officer or inspector may see something that raises a red flag in his mind, such as the times a driver logs in for his shift and if it doesn't jibe with the times a load is picked up and delivered. Someone with experience can pick up these kinds of irregularities with just a quick glance. Once he sees some little glitch, that triggers a closer look, and a request to see older logbooks.
2007-10-17 06:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a truck driver I can tell you... keep your logs neat... keep them legible... keep them true... and keep them up to date.
You can be stopped for a logbook check at any time by the DOT and they MUST be accurate to the last change of duty status. When companies are audited, you can be fined for errors and omissions and discrepanices that occured in the past. All companies have Safety departments that check each of the logs their drivers turn in and they will approach you if they see a problem.
2007-10-16 19:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by short shrimp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u value ur job, keep the logs accurate. an hour or 2 error is 1 thing, but dont push it. it'll be both the company and ur butt's if the dot really wants to get anal about it. the company will get a big fine, and u'll most likely be shown the door. do u really want to risk that? good jobs are scarce out there.
2007-10-16 15:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 14:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a retired semi tractor trailer driver and you will get checked from time to time so try to keep you log book within a four hour range.
I may have had my log book checked a dozen times in 15 years.
2007-10-16 14:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by doc_holliday1863 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can pull your license and fine the company that you are working for if they find any differences.
You do not want to be lying on your log books, that can be big trouble.
2007-10-16 14:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sue F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they do. and it doenst even have to be on the current logbook. if they go and make an inspection of the company's recoreds of your old logbooks, and somehow they dont match. you all are in a lot of trouble and plenty of fines. dont mess with that log book
2007-10-16 14:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by fb22279 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your logs are most commonly checked at weigh stations. If you are in an accident they can gather as many as they want as far back as they want.
2007-10-19 19:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking us if you should cheat on your log sheets? Why are you looking for validation to cheat?
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2007-10-16 14:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋