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Rory

I go over 14 hours

I was almost done with my shift at a dock. When they were done, I had 8 minutes left and turned on PC to find a place to park.

I was almost done with my shift at a dock. When they were done, I had 8 minutes left and turned on PC to find a place to park. The first spot was full, so I decided to fill up. Then, because the truck was off and on, the logs switched the status to Driving without me noticing. When I got to a safe place 15 minutes later, I saw what had happened.

My company won’t edit the log and I can’t do it myself. So my question is, what will happen if I get stopped for a random inspection in the next few weeks? A fine, points on my license? Should I stop driving until my company agrees to fix the time? Any suggestions would be very helpful!

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Lepe

06.13.2024

Don’t let it idle too long, buddy.

Fred

02.05.2024

I’ve heard of fellas getting in a jam like yours. Best bet is to document everything

Tamsin

10.23.2023

I’d say keep a detailed account of what went down, just in case.

Moon

04.02.2023

Don’t worry about it, bro. It’s not a big deal. You only went over 14 hours by 15 minutes. That’s nothing. Most inspectors won’t even notice it. And if they do, just explain what happened.

Hello

03.27.2023

That sucks, man. I hate when that happens. You should try to get your company to fix the log. They’re supposed to do that if it’s a mistake. If they don’t, you might get in trouble if you get inspected. You could get a violation, a fine, or even an out-of-service order. It’s not worth the risk. Just keep bugging them until they fix it.

Mulder

03.17.2023

Drive time cannot legally be edited

Milo

03.16.2023

report the incident to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and request a review of your log. They may be able to waive or reduce the penalty if you can show that you acted reasonably and in good faith.

Leroy

03.16.2023

Your company cannot edit drive time.. It is un editable by anybody

Josef

03.16.2023

+ you may want to consult a lawyer or a truck driver association for legal advice.

Daniels

03.15.2023

You should contact your company and explain the situation clearly. They may be able to edit the log or provide some documentation to prove that you were not driving during those 15 minutes.

Josie

03.15.2023

You should not stop driving until your company agrees to fix the time. That could affect your income and reputation. Instead, you should keep a record of what happened and try to avoid any further violations. You may also want to invest in an electronic logging device (ELD) that can automatically track your hours of service and alert you of any issues.

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