What are the DOT log book rules?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) sets strict logbook rules. Specifically, DOT log book rules 2018 state that long distance truckers may work 14 hours at a stretch, but no more than 11 hours behind the wheel of their commercial motor vehicle. The remaining 10 hours of the 24-hour day must be off duty.
Do local truck drivers have to keep a logbook?
Although drivers are not required to maintain a detailed log of their duty status, they are required to record their on-duty time.
Who has to keep a logbook?
The regulations state that every driver must keep a record of duty (a logbook) every day unless you stay within a 100-mile radius from your office or return to the office within 12 hours. Filling out an hours of service log is not only a matter of Federal Law for truck drivers but also company policy.
What year trucks are ELD exempt?
2000
Vehicles Manufactured Before 2000 An electronic logging device (ELD) unit requires an engine control module (ECM). However, most engines manufactured before 2000 lack an ECM. Therefore, if a commercial motor vehicle’s engine was manufactured in 2000 or earlier, that vehicle is exempt from being required to use an ELD.
Is a driver required to log into the ELD everyday?
No. Motor carriers or drivers that operate rented or leased commercial motor vehicle are required to record hours of service with an ELD, unless the driver or commercial motor vehicle is exempt from the requirements of the ELD rule.
Is a 34-hour reset mandatory?
Is the 34-hour restart rule mandatory? No, the 34-hour restart provision is not mandatory. The rule is simply one tool you can use to manage your drivers’ hours. Depending on your drivers and their preferences, a 34-hour restart may be the quickest way to reset their clocks and get back on the road.
What is the short haul exemption?
The short-haul exemption is a limited exemption from the Record of Duty Status and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements and the 30-minute rest break requirements for certain commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. To qualify for the exemption, drivers must work within certain conditions.
What do you need a log book for?
By providing a short summary of the known facts of a vehicle, the logbook tells you what a particular vehicle should have. If anything changes on a vehicle, from a new paint colour to a new engine, the logbook must be updated and the DVLA notified. The logbook acts as an ongoing definition of a particular vehicle.