Some users have asked us to show the Hours of Service grid in 15 minute increments, similar to how a “paper log” would be created by a driver.
We wrote to the FMCSA and received an “unofficial” interpretation from one of their most experienced enforcement agents.
Our request was to move start time on the grid forward to the quarter hour when 7 and a half minutes was met and move the grid back to the previous quarter hour if the total time had not reached 7 and a half minutes.
His “unofficial” response was:
“It sounds good, BUT, when using a pencil/pen, the 15 minute grid is necessary. I believe that since technology is being used, the time to the second should be used (My opinion). Mixing seconds and 15 minutes, could lead to a "false" log entry. NOT, 'could', it 'would' lead to a false log entry. If I were making the case, I would state that the carrier had the ability to record to the second, but elected to use the false log entry”.
Author: Karl Olson
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Driving End-to-End Automation
Extending Supply Chain Management into the Cab of your Vehicles
Cadec Global, Inc
Driving End-to-End Automation
About Cadec Global, Inc.
Cadec Global enables mobile asset optimization, process automation and operations visibility through its advanced fleet management solutions. With over 30 years of innovation and experience in the trucking industry, Cadec enables transportation and distribution managers, fleet and logistics experts and business executives to reduce costs, enhance customer service, enforce compliance and safety regulations, and improve driver productivity. Cadec’s marquee customer list includes market-leading private and for-hire fleets across multiple industries throughout North America.
