Thursday, September 6, 2007

Can companies require drivers to use an OBC?

Companies using On Board Recorders sometimes are concerned about getting their drivers to use the new system. The FMCSR clearly states the company has the right and authority to require their drivers to use use on-board recorders. Refer to 395.15(a)(1) and 395.15(a)(2):

395.15 Automatic on board recording devices.

(a) Authority to use automatic on-board recording device.

(a)(1) A motor carrier may require a driver to use an automatic on board recording device to record the driver's hours of service in lieu of complying with the requirements of §395.8 of this part.

(a)(2) Every driver required by a motor carrier to use an automatic on board recording device shall use such device to record the driver's hours of service.

Author: Karl Olson