FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

If a driver is at 11 hours driving time and is only a half hour from home, can he drive the rest of the way and not be in violation?

No. Any driving time over 11 hours is a violation.

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Must the time a driver spends attending a mandatory company meeting be logged, and if so, how?

All time spent in mandatory company meetings must be logged as on-duty-not-driving.

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If we have a post office box, can we use it on the log instead of our physical address?

It does not say exactly which one to use in the regulations. We suggest that you use the address that is on the application for your DOT number.

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Is it alright for a driver to log off-duty when he is waiting to be unloaded?

Yes, as long as the driver has been relieved of all duties and responsibilities for the care and custody of the vehicle and its load.

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