The elog will calculate the device AFTER the second break so you need to understand how it works or you will screw yourself. It will tell you what you have coming back as recaps.
This is the best explanation I came up with as simple as I could make it. It is on another thread and i submitted an artie but brett didnt post it yet.
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Thanks Rainy. Guessing that is a great answer but not there yet. Perhaps it's limited sleep / late-in-day "brain mush"... I will try again in the morning!
In the example... not sure where the 5 hours is coming from...
Go back and read the 8/2 thread link Rainy provided. It should explain everything.
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But does the elog device let/help you "run the numbers? Can you easily see recaps available? What you get back when by doing split sleeper birth, etc.?
Elog:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Elogs:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.