Truck Logbook Filling Guide

Summary

Henry, a driver instructor at Schneider, provided a detailed walkthrough on how to properly fill out a truck driver logbook.
The session covered logbook structure, the meaning of various duty statuses, and step-by-step examples of recording activities, locations, and times.
Emphasis was placed on accuracy, legal compliance, and the importance of tracking work/rest periods for safety.

(No specific action items with dates or owners were mentioned in the transcript.)

A logbook is a recordkeeping document for truck drivers to track working and non-working hours.
Each log covers a 24-hour period, segmented into hourly and 15-minute increments.
The grid area includes four horizontal lines for different duty statuses:
- Line 1: Off duty (not driving or working)
- Line 2: Sleeper berth (resting in truck)
- Line 3: Driving (in control of vehicle)
- Line 4: On duty (not driving, but working)
Drivers record date, driver number, initials, signature, tractor and trailer numbers, shipper info, commodity, and load ID.

Begin with entering personal and load information at the top of the logbook page.
Mark start of day and use the lines/dots to show activity transitions on the grid (e.g., starting at 6:30 AM).
Record changes in duty status with corresponding remarks including city, state, and activity (e.g., pre-trip inspection in Green Bay, WI).
Use “brackets” to indicate periods where the truck did not move.
Document all activity changes (e.g., switching from driving to scaling load or to a 30-minute break) with time and location.
Enter total daily driving miles and time spent in each duty status at the end of the period.
Confirm all hours recorded total 24 for each day and calculate total driving/on-duty hours.

No formal decisions were made during this session — the session was instructional in nature.