Hours of Service: Record Keeping (CMV Driver Training)
As part of the trucking industry, truck drivers must keep trip records to be paid for their work. They may also need this information to correctly file their taxes. During DOT Audits and investigations, truckers are required to produce records upon the auditors’ request. Having well-organized files allows you to access this information when you need it most.
In this course, the student will learn about record retention as well as required supporting documents and how they are used on a roadside inspection or an audit.
Who should take this course? Any CMV driver or CDL holder
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 15 minutes
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the purpose of Hours of Service
- Understand the application of Manual Logs
- Properly track Hours of Service with an ELD
- Understand what supporting documents are viable for proper record-keeping
- Determine unidentified records
$25.00
Description
Truck drivers must keep trip records to be paid for their work. They may also need this information to file their taxes accurately. If there is an audit or investigation, you are expected to produce records upon the auditors’ request. Having well-organized files allows you to access this information when you need it most.
Topics Include:
- Intro to Record Keeping
- Purpose of HOS
- ELD
- ELD Malfunctions
- Supporting Documents
- Unidentified Records
