E-Logs? No Thank You

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Rolling Thunder's Comment
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Time to rant:

I have been e-logging for over a month now and I want to cut the wire and toss it. It is not because the thing is hard to figure out. And to be fair, it has a lot to do with my load assignments. I have been up against the dreaded violation more times than I can count and even crossed over a couple times (safe haven moves). In my opinion, this damn thing causes more stress and the sense of needing to rush (which leads to poor driving) a whole lot more than a paper log. I know this shines a light on my paper log, lets say, minor adjustments and could reflect poorly on me, but, I believe in being honest and open especially when safety is involved. It makes absolutely no sense to me how this contraption improves safety. I understand that some regulation is necessary and even agree that logging can be beneficial and a good record in case of an accident. I`m just saying without being able to stretch 15 min into 30 (or the reverse) without having "violating" an already asinine regulation is just plain dumb. That is why I hear truckers on the CB huffing because they are against the wall, or ****ed because they had to pull over to take their thirty, or are forced to take their ten where there is no access to food, showers or whatever. Yes, I know trip planning plays a part here too, but, what if that shipper or receiver holds you longer than was planned for? You are at the mercy of a damn computer. B.S.

I feel better. Still wouldn`t mind "accidentally" dropping my hammer several times upside that pain in my a**

Shipper:

The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.

Kai's Comment
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In Europe they used digital tachographs:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachograph http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachograph#mediaviewer/File:Tachograph.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW8_inyQhns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exFhdxmpSRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuZpayIPreQ

Analogue Tachograph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sehlb5f1WG0

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