Minor Missteps, Major Pain
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NAVIGATE E-LOG RULES WITHOUT A HITCH
For the professional truck driver, small slip-ups can lead to big consequences.
One of the most common and easily preventable mistakes drivers make is failing to follow the rules when recording information in their electronic logbooks, or e-logs. Entries must be precise and accurate. About one- fourth of all logbook violations we see are “form and manner” violations— that is, mistakes in recording mileage, hours, and other details. While many entries remain constant, such as carrier details, fleet headquarters, and vehicle data, other items must be updated for each 24-hour period, including the date, daily mileage, total hours, the 24-hour period start time, and any shipping documentation details or remarks. Seemingly minor missteps can cause problems. For example, drivers must enter cities’ full names, such as “Los Angeles,” rather than abbreviations, such as “LA,” followed by the two-letter state abbreviation. Non-compliance with these exacting rules can affect drivers’ careers. To identify high-risk drivers and carriers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses a tool called a Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) score that assigns severity points to drivers and carriers. A form and manner violation won’t force you off the road, but the number of severity points you receive can quickly affect your employability. CSA points remain on your preemployment screening record for three years, where any carrier can access it when screening candidates. Also, frequent offenders face more severe sanctions, based on a time- weight factor. Drivers may receive only one CSA point for a first violation, but points are multiplied by two if you have an earlier violation within the preceding 6–12 months. If your most recent violation was less than six months ago, your points are multiplied by three. CSA points also affect your carrier’s FMCSA safety ranking, potentially increasing the company’s insurance premiums. If you have been cited for a logbook violation, the experienced California traffic attorneys at Bigger & Harman can help. Don’t hesitate to call our firm. We will be happy to offer you an appointment for a no-obligation consultation, free of charge.
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