FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

If our driver is driving a vehicle with a gvwr of 25,000 pounds, does he have to fill out logs?

Yes, the weight limit for compliance with the hours of service regulations starts at gvwr of 10,001 pounds. Carriers who operate vehicles that carry hazardous materials which requires placarding no matter what the gvwr is, or operate vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, again despite the gvwr, must also comply with the hours of service regulations.

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Can one driver use 60 hours in 7 days and another driver use 70 hours in 8 days for the same carrier?

Yes. One driver may work over the road and the other one may work locally.

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How long do we have to retain driver’s daily logs on file?

The U.S. DOT requires driver’s daily logs to be kept for six months following the date of receipt.

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We have hourly and salary paid drivers. Are our salary drivers required to complete log books?

It does not matter to the FMCSR how the drivers are paid. If the drivers operate out of a 100 air-mile radius, they need to complete a log book to record their hours of service. If the drivers stay within the 100 air-mile radius, they can complete a time card or some type of time record to keep track of hours.

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