D.O.T. rules are law, yellows rules are subject to interpretation by our union. Your 14 hour day can not be extended by any off duty time Period.
Thanks for the laugh Hazard--"truer words were never spoken" this affliction and a clean drug screen makes one a sought ofter commodity in todays trucking.I really don't think any Yellow drivers have problems with the math......but I have seen some that went over on the 14 hour rule because of lack of testicular fortitude.
I really don't think any Yellow drivers have problems with the math......but I have seen some that went over on the 14 hour rule because of lack of testicular fortitude.
so true, its either that or they can't make enough money even with a great union job. Just think what they would have to do if they were only making .38 cents a mile!!!!
Yup! And darn good thing you blew the tire when you did or you would have been in violation. And then you have to take extra time off because you went over 14. Guess if we need to we can make rocket science out of it. :annoyed: Heck what the guys stuck in a snow storm for 3 days without a sleeper gonna log? And then what did the guys do when Katrina hit and shut down the refineries and there was an emergency on fuel deliveries? And if I get in a wreak will waiting for the fire department to cut me out be on duty not driving or am I ROD'd? And if it happened in a sleeper could I log it in the bunk? Any body got any more senarios to confuse me with? :shutup2: I have never been a drunk but I'm about to start :knockout: Not ment to be an insult Ykfmc but as you can see the Government never nails anything down and if all else fails---Hell just write the ticket and let the driver fight it in court. :smilie_132: The intent has always been after being up for 14 hours you go to bed. In the 10 hours your off they hope you sleep for 8 the doctor hopes you eat right and I hope you shower and shave.I think there are some drivers that don't understand you CAN legally log over 14 consecutive hours on duty. Example: You show up for dispatch, Your load is in the shop for a light problem, and you are having your brakes worked on. (Must be logged On duty not driving according to DOT) 5 hours later your ready to go. You drive 9 hours and you blow a tire. Now your on the side of the road for 4 hours due to the breakdown. You can't drive but you still have to log on duty not driving until they send someone to drive your truck on into the terminal. (Total hours legally on duty 18) You just cannot drive past 14th hour. I have also verified with Kansas DOT officer.
You hit that right on and then lets throw the Rdwy Saftey man in the mix---oops forgot he's got fired so now its the yellow guy but the Dude is from Holland. I do need that drinkFor every DOT officer out there that is how many different answers you will get.No two can agree,Just like drivers.Everyone is right till they are proven wrong.Usually the law is on the cops side.