Driver'S Log Audit
ADVERTISEMENT
1DRIVER’S LOG AUDIT
METHOD: A in the box indicates a problem in this area. Please reference the Code of Federal Regulations 49 Part 395 for clarification.
Company Name:
Supervisor:
Driver:
Auditor: Office Tenders, Inc.
Date: 6/4/2013
AUDIT ITEM
DATE OF
VIOLATION DETAIL
VIOLATION
Logs Missing
There must be a log sheet for each day. Exception: two or more consecutive off duty
days may be on one sheet.
Miles Missing
The driver who prepares the log must insert the actual miles driven in that 24-hour
period on the “Total Miles Driving Today” line.
Name of Carrier Missing/Error
Use the full company name and the full city name and state abbreviation.
Vehicle Numbers Missing
Show the unit numbers of all vehicles operated in the 24-hour period. If unit numbers
are not available, the State and license number must be used.
Driver Name Missing
The driver must sign his legal signature.
Co-Driver Name Missing
The driver inserts at least the first initial and last name of his co-driver.
Hours Missing/Error
Record the total hours at the end of each line of the graph. They must total 24 hours.
Break Requirement
A driver may drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle only if it has been 8 hours or less
since the last break of at least 30 minutes.
Eleven Hour Violation
After ten consecutive hours off duty, you may not drive more than eleven hours.
Fourteen Hours Violation
After ten consecutive hours off duty, you may not drive after fourteen hours.
Violation of 60/70 Hour Rule
A driver cannot drive after being on duty for 70 hours in any 8 consecutive days. (This
rule is 60 hours/7 days for motor carriers operating less than 7 days per week.
RECAP Section not completed
Each driver should complete the RECAP so that the driver will know if an assigned
dispatch can be taken without violating the 60/70 hour regulations.
Required by Company policy.
34 Hour Reset
Must include 2 consecutive periods from 1:00 to 5:00 AM. At least 168 hours (7 days)
must have passed since the start of the last reset period.
Missing Shipping Document
Show a shipping document number for each trip in the 24-hour period. If a numbering
system is not used, the name of the shipper and the commodity being transported must
be used. State if EMPTY.
Over Maximum Average MPH
Based on pre-selected averages. (May indicate falsification of hours.)
Changes in Duty Status
Use the full city name and state abbreviation for each duty status change. Multiple
Missing/Error
status changes in the same locale may be bracketed.
Mile Marker, Rest Stop or State
These are not adequate for indication of duty status change unless the highway and
Line are not adequate.
State abbreviation are also identified.
Pre-Trip and Post trip
On Duty (Not Driving) Time should be indicated for Post-Trip inspections. Show
Inspections not noted
amount of time if less than 15 minutes. A flag is adequate for pre-trip inspections.
Stop/Start Locations Not Same
The starting location on one log must be the same as the ending location on the
previous log, unless the truck’s location was changed by another driver.
Graph Incomplete
All time on the graph must be completed. Overlapping time is not allowed.
“Home Terminal Address”& “From” and “To” are not required entries.
Entries Not Needed.
Notes such as “loading”, “unloading”, “fuel”, and “Truck inspection” and not required
Notes Not Needed
unless by your company policy.
Log Verification
Date, time, and location do not agree with time-dated fuel receipts or other evidence
such as toll receipts, pickup & delivery records, etc.
Notes:
This log audit has been reviewed and the
Driver Signature:
Date:
discrepancies noted.
I have discussed this audit and any corrective
Supervisor Signature:
Date:
actions necessary with the driver.
Office Tenders, Inc.
1
6/4/2013
template/logaudit.dot
Retention Time: Until Corrective Action Complete
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Related Categories
Parent category: Miscellaneous