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by cafard 2991 days ago
Actually, long-haul truckers are required to keep logs showing that they are taking adequate rest: the public doesn't want people stoned on lack of sleep to be driving big rigs. Do a lot of long-haul truckers falsify their logs? So I understand. But I suspect they get more slack.
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amyjess 2991 days ago
> Do a lot of long-haul truckers falsify their logs? So I understand.

Companies have been moving to electronic logs to try and stop this. I don't know how successful this has been.

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kendallpark 2991 days ago
> Companies have been moving to electronic logs to try and stop this. I don't know how successful this has been.

I hear there is pushback from drivers about this. Say you're 20 minutes from home, truck is not empty, and you've hit your driving limit for the day. With a paper log you might fudge the numbers so you can get home, see your family, sleep in your own bed. With an electronic log you're not making it home that night.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/5z4f7l/can_we_tal...

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