Sleeper Berth...on A Customer Site?
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It’s perfectly legal to log in as Sleeper Berth as long as you actually go into the sleeper. It’s also okay to show on-duty for the first 10-15 minutes and immediately before departure, but off-duty while waiting to be loaded or unloaded.
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.
G-Town, thanks for the clarification on that. Is this a general rule or only specific to oilfields...I feel like it covers all divisions. Thanks again!
I would opt for off-duty myself but as G-Town says, sleeper berth works but you must actually be in the sleeper berth, not sitting in the front seat.
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.
I have used sleeper berth more than once (split sleeper berth) to preserve available on-duty hours. Otherwise... opt for Mikey’s advice. All legal, non-specific; applies to OTR , regional , dedicated, etc.
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- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
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Logbook:
A written or electronic record of a driver's duty status which must be maintained at all times. The driver records the amount of time spent driving, on-duty not driving, in the sleeper berth, or off duty. The enforcement of the Hours Of Service Rules (HOS) are based upon the entries put in a driver's logbook.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I appreciate the feedback. Yes, I have been nose deep reviewing multiple regulations. Currently drafting policies so I am trying to cover a lot of "what ifs" prior to any issuing any of these out. I am not a driver, just new to the industry, my background is industrial manufacturing so OTR is a new arena for me.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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Caroline... sorry no one welcomed you.
“Welcome”
What is your job function?
This link might be a very good primer to the trucking industry.
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Thanks for all of the resources, y'all are great! I am a safety assistant, one task is reviewing all driver logs and oh boy...the different situations that pop up. Also our loads are all primarily over sized, we also have some in the oilfields so its been interesting trying to learn and navigate all of these variables and permit restrictions. It's great though!
Thanks again for the warm welcome :)
I could be wrong, but I think oilfield drivers do have some exceptions but no idea if they are specific to hours of service
FMCSA site will be a good resource for you
Thanks for all of the resources, y'all are great! I am a safety assistant, one task is reviewing all driver logs and oh boy...the different situations that pop up. Also our loads are all primarily over sized, we also have some in the oilfields so its been interesting trying to learn and navigate all of these variables and permit restrictions. It's great though!
Thanks again for the warm welcome :)
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Hi All! I am new to the trucking industry and have seen conflicting views on going under Sleeper Berth as opposed to On Duty while unloading on a customers site.
As a firm believer in regulations, I feel this should be On Duty, but can any one give some insight to this.
This scenario is in the oilfields which from my understanding could just fall under Waiting Time.
Appreciate the help in advance!
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.