Federal (F)DOT and State (S)DOT
I will try to explain briefly. FDOT and SDOT of course follow the same "driving" laws. There are differences state to state as far as when you will be paid for your time. Now, both require that as soon as you assume duties on the premises of your employer, you WILL log it. You need to remember, if you give them free time, they will use you to no end, like another run on the weekend, etc. Now some companies, including Estes state they don't pay wait time, etc. This IS in dispute as depending on your state, which you should call and check, you WILL be paid as soon as you report for work. Example, as soon as you start your paperwork or ANY other duties that are required for your job, you will be paid. If you are a linehauler and your reporting time is say 6:00 pm, they are required to pay you from that time. I know they try to tell you it's included in your mileage, but check with your state. Your mileage does not start until you physically get behind the wheel AND start your run. During your run they can include stuff in your mileage. There are many other issues being looked at that I won't go into detail about here, but stay posted. Will try to pass along as we learn.