february 2007 commercial vehicle drivers hours of service module 22: detecting falsified logs
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
February 2007
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs
![Page 2: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 2
Drivers may falsify daily log by driving while recording off-duty or sleeper berth time, or failing to accurately record on-duty or driving time
How can inspectors detect falsified logbooks?
© Microsoft®
![Page 3: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 3
What will I learn in this module?
Detecting falsified logbooks
© Microsoft®
![Page 4: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 4
Why do drivers falsify their logbooks? Money Family Shipper Carrier Body Clock
© Microsoft®
![Page 5: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 5
How do drivers falsify daily logs? Compression Dropped Trip Ghost Driver Failing to Record On-Duty Time Driving While Recording Off-Duty or
Sleeper Berth Time
© Microsoft®
![Page 6: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 6
How should an inspector conduct a driver interview? Know the territory Use systematic interview procedure
© Microsoft®
![Page 7: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 7
Systematic Interview Procedure
1) Greet the driver2) Engage in small talk and establish
rapport 3) Listen to what the driver says 4) Do a visual inspection of the cab 5) Obtain basic documents 6) Obtain logbook
![Page 8: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 8
How can an inspector detect a falsified logbook? Physical Indicators
Examine condition of logbookInspect for missing pagesCheck for loose pages in logbookCheck for originals in logbook
© Microsoft®
![Page 9: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 9
How can an inspector detect a falsified logbook? Obvious Indicators
Check for currencyCheck entries for reasonablenessLook for obvious violations of Hours of
Service rulesObserve time and distanceCompare driver and co-driver logs
![Page 10: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 10
What supporting documentation can an inspector use to verify a logbook? Trip envelope Fuel receipts Shipping papers Meal receipts Toll receipts
© Microsoft®
![Page 11: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 11
What supporting documentation can an inspector use to verify a logbook? Warning notices Tickets Special permits Weight tickets Driver / vehicle inspection reports Tach card Other time-dated materials
© Microsoft®
![Page 12: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 12
What outside resources can an inspector use to verify a logbook?
Company / Dispatcher Shipper Port of entry or other law enforcement
agencies
© Microsoft®
![Page 13: February 2007 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs](https://reader037.vdocument.in/reader037/viewer/2022110405/56649eda5503460f94be901a/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 22 - 13
How should an inspector confront a driver who has falsified a logbook?
Make a direct statement to driver about suspicions
Try to keep interview friendly for as long as possible, focusing discussion on discrepancies in the documents
Inspector can place a driver out-of-service or prohibit a driver from driving for falsified log (refer to Module 23)