Are there any restrictions on hours I can work if I don't keep a log book while driving a commercial vehicle?

Question

Are there any restrictions on hours I can work if I don't keep a log book while driving a commercial vehicle?

Answer 1

sure,cheat and lie..its the american way.

Answer 2

First of all if you are working a local job and don't drive over 100 miles away from your home base, then no you do not have to keep a log book and have no restrictions on hours. Now if you drive over 100 miles from your home base then you do have to keep a log book. You can drive up to 11 hours a day and you must be done with all work 14 hours from your start time. The rules are something you should really research so you know them. A log book is a federal document and should to the best of your knowledge be correct. I have held a CDL for 12 years and have been employed for 12 years. This answer comes from knowledge.

Answer 3

My husband is a commercial driver. Now you know he's restricted to a certain number of miles a day and that log book is with him. If you are in business for yourself, you can likely skid by; however, if you ever get in an accident and no log book is found you will in some hot water for sure. I say be safe.

Answer 4

Many states require you to keep a log book if you drive a commercial vehicle. Failure to do so would place you in violation, and if you are stopped for a traffic violation or at a checkpoint, you could be fined and/or given an out-of-service order, which would stop you from driving for 24 or more hours. For states that don't require a logbook, I would assume that laws can vary from state to state. Your best bet would be to check with the Department of Transportation (or equivalent agency) in the state(s) in which you work.

Answer 5

if you dont go out side of the 100 air mile rule you do not need a to keep a log book no matter the size of the truck

Answer 6

for truck semi-drivers its 12 hours and some states less. you better have a log book. if your a local driver most drive 8 to 10 hours working for a local company like a box truck thats say 36 feet. local dual axle trucks don't need to record, but under dot, semi-trucks do.