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Driver Log Name: Dateline # Vehicle IDCodeNon Code Driving Time×Remarks***Log in 15 Minute Intervals: ex. 15 min, 30, min 45 min etc. **Remarks: Emergency, Mutual Aid, Automatic Alarm, Training,

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How to fill out driver log

1. Step 1: Start by obtaining a driver log form or template from your employer or the relevant transportation authority.
2. Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the required information to be filled in the driver log, including the date, starting and ending times, total miles driven, and any breaks or rest periods taken.
3. Step 3: Begin by entering the date at the top of the log sheet.
4. Step 4: Record the starting time of your shift in the designated space.
5. Step 5: Fill in the details of each trip you make during your shift, including the starting and ending locations, total miles driven, and any breaks taken.
6. Step 6: If you take any rest periods or breaks longer than 30 minutes, make sure to record the start and end times of these breaks in the log.
7. Step 7: At the end of your shift, record the ending time and calculate the total hours worked.
8. Step 8: Review the completed driver log for accuracy and completeness.
9. Step 9: Submit the driver log to your employer or the relevant transportation authority as per their instructions.
10. Step 10: Keep a copy of the driver log for your records.

Who needs driver log?

1. Commercial drivers who operate vehicles that require a commercial driver's license (CDL) typically need to maintain a driver log.
2. Truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, and other professional drivers are often required to fill out driver logs.
3. Transportation companies and regulatory authorities may also require driver logs to ensure compliance with hours of service regulations and to track driver activity.
4. Driver logs are important for monitoring driver safety, managing fatigue, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

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What is driver log?

Driver log is a document used by commercial drivers to record their hours of service, duty status, and other relevant information.

Who is required to file driver log?

Commercial drivers who operate vehicles that require a commercial driver's license (CDL) are required to file a driver log.

How to fill out driver log?

To fill out a driver log, drivers must record their hours of service, duty status changes, vehicle inspections, and any other required information as per regulations.

What is the purpose of driver log?

The purpose of a driver log is to ensure compliance with regulations governing the hours of service for commercial drivers and to promote road safety.

What information must be reported on driver log?

Driver logs must include information such as date, time, location, miles driven, hours worked, and duty status changes.

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