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Driver Failing to Keep Record of Duty Status Current - Padding Hours

Entry DateMay 20, 2013
Issue Number13-016-DRV
NameJohn Medema
AgencyIllinois Dept. of Transportation
Address1340 North 9th StreetSpringfield, IL, 62702United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone217-685-1131
Email[email protected]
CommitteeDriver-Traffic Enforcement Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Drivers are currently receiving a 395.8(f)(1) violation for not being current on their log books. They know it not a OOS violation so they continue to use it to "Pad" their hours. I am wondering if there is any upcoming changes making this a OOS violation? I have spoken to several drivers who stated they are told by their company's to use this practice. I think if this now becomes a OOS this practice will stop, and these drivers will be forced to keep their log books up to date.

Justification or Need

N/A

Request for Action

A possible solution would be on the second time they violate this section they would then be placed OOS. ex; Like the Medical Cards second violation.