How does an eLog work?

Can truckers still use paper logs?

Guidance: A driver should only use paper logs, electronic logging software, or other electronic means to record their hours of service if the ELD malfunction hinders the accurate recording of the driver’s hours of service data (i.e., 10/11, 14/15, 60/70 hours; or 30 minute).

How far back can dot check logs?

How far back can the DOT check ELD logs? Depending on the type of document, DOT requires records to be anywhere from 12 months to three years.

What happens if you dont have an ELD?

Drivers without compliant ELDs are expected to face hefty fines and penalties. Moreover, as drivers are placed out-of-service, they won’t be able to work, resulting in loss of revenue.

Can you run a truck without an ELD?

You can only drive a truck without an ELD if you qualify for one of the few ELD exemptions as mandated by the FMCSA. The exemptions are: Drivers who are operating under short-haul operations are exempt for CDL and non-CDL vehicles, and aren’t required to keep record of duty status (RODS).

Can I use my phone as a ELD?

It’s fully possible to use your smartphone for an ELD, as long as you pick a connected solution that’s reliable, flexible, and secure.

What happens if you go over your 14-hour clock?

Once the driver has reached the end of this 14-consecutive-hour threshold period, they cannot drive again until they have been off duty for another 10 consecutive hours, or the equivalent of at least 10 consecutive hours off duty.

What is the 7 3 split rule?

Essentially for a 7/3 split, a driver has to stay in the sleeper berth for seven hours, and then spend another three hours relaxing somehow, or even going back into the berth.

Does sleeper berth count as off duty?

Utilizing their off duty time with split sleeper berth

The rest period inside the sleeper berth won’t count towards the 14 hours of duty. Then the driver will take another separate rest period of at least 2 hours, but under 10 consecutive hours long. This period may be spent off duty or in the sleeper berth.

Does going off duty stop your clock?

Drivers can pause the 14-hour clock today

This is known as the “split sleeper-berth” option, and it works like this: The driver must take a break of at least 2 consecutive hours sometime during the day. The break must be spent off duty or in a sleeper berth (or using a combination of the two).

Can a driver go off duty while being unloaded?

The message shared by ISP-CVED reads: “Effective immediately all time being loaded or unloaded must be on duty time. We can no longer use it as off duty time per FMCSR 392.2.

Does 10 hours in the sleeper berth reset your 14?

As these periods meet all the requirements, this would be a compliant pairing. However, 10- consecutive hours in the sleeper berth would reset the 11-hour driving time and 14-hour “driving window” moving forward.

Can I drive after 7 hours in sleeper berth?

A driver may also use the sleeper berth to extend the 14-hour limit. Any period in the sleeper berth of at least 8 consecutive hours does not count as part of the 14 hours, and, therefore, allows a driver to extend the time during which a driver could use their maximum 11 hours of driving.

What is a 8 and 2 split?

A second solution, albeit only a temporary and occasional option, is to utilize the 8/2 split sleeper rule. According to FMCSA, “Drivers using a sleeper berth must take at least 8 hours in the sleeper berth and may split the sleeper berth time into two periods provided neither is less than 2 hours.”

Can Team drivers split sleeper berth?

As part of the new HOS rules that went into effect on September 29, 2020, drivers can now split their required 10 hours off-duty in either an 8/2 split or a 7/3 split. Neither option will impact the 14-hour driving window.

How many 15 hour days can I drive?

An HGV driver must rest for a minimum of nine hours within a 24-hour period up to three times a week, which allows them to work three 15-hour days in the same week.

Can I have 2 reduced weekly rests in a row?

The main change is that a driver may have two reduced weekly rest periods in consecutive weeks provided in any four consecutive weeks the driver also has two full regular weekly rests.